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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,180.64, 81,669.96 and 32,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,180.64, 81,669.96 and 32,323.92 is: 44,607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,180.64 : 81,669.96 = 32,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,180.64/81,669.96 = 32,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,180.64x = 81,669.96 × 32,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,180.64x = 2,639,893,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,893,253.44/59,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,607.38

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