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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,174.74, 81,661.79 and 32,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,174.74, 81,661.79 and 32,318.04 is: 44,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,174.74 : 81,661.79 = 32,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,174.74/81,661.79 = 32,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,174.74x = 81,661.79 × 32,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,174.74x = 2,639,148,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,148,995.69/59,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,599.25

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