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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,206.41, 81,706.03 and 32,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,206.41, 81,706.03 and 32,350.59 is: 44,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,206.41 : 81,706.03 = 32,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,206.41/81,706.03 = 32,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,206.41x = 81,706.03 × 32,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,206.41x = 2,643,238,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,238,277.06/59,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,644.46

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