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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,176.33, 81,663.87 and 32,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,176.33, 81,663.87 and 32,319.16 is: 44,600.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,176.33 : 81,663.87 = 32,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,176.33/81,663.87 = 32,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,176.33x = 81,663.87 × 32,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,176.33x = 2,639,307,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,307,680.75/59,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,600.73

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