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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.46, 81,670.30 and 32,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.46, 81,670.30 and 32,322.18 is: 44,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.46 : 81,670.30 = 32,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.46/81,670.30 = 32,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.46x = 81,670.30 × 32,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.46x = 2,639,762,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,762,056.45/59,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,606.06

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