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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,187.51, 81,675.64 and 32,329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,187.51, 81,675.64 and 32,329.63 is: 44,613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,187.51 : 81,675.64 = 32,329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,187.51/81,675.64 = 32,329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,187.51x = 81,675.64 × 32,329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,187.51x = 2,640,543,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,543,363.72/59,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,613.19

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