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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.42, 81,664.52 and 32,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.42, 81,664.52 and 32,316.68 is: 44,595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.42 : 81,664.52 = 32,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.42/81,664.52 = 32,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.42x = 81,664.52 × 32,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.42x = 2,639,125,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,125,998.61/59,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,595.34

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