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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,370.56, 81,930.75 and 32,146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,370.56, 81,930.75 and 32,146.18 is: 44,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,370.56 : 81,930.75 = 32,146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,370.56/81,930.75 = 32,146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,370.56x = 81,930.75 × 32,146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,370.56x = 2,633,760,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,760,227.38/59,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,361.39

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