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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.11, 81,663.99 and 32,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.11, 81,663.99 and 32,316.39 is: 44,594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.11 : 81,663.99 = 32,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.11/81,663.99 = 32,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.11x = 81,663.99 × 32,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.11x = 2,639,085,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,085,349.80/59,179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,594.88

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