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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,182.57, 81,671.95 and 32,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,182.57, 81,671.95 and 32,325.14 is: 44,608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,182.57 : 81,671.95 = 32,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,182.57/81,671.95 = 32,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,182.57x = 81,671.95 × 32,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,182.57x = 2,640,057,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,057,280.58/59,182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,608.70

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