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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,209.70, 81,706.95 and 32,353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,209.70, 81,706.95 and 32,353.13 is: 44,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,209.70 : 81,706.95 = 32,353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,209.70/81,706.95 = 32,353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,209.70x = 81,706.95 × 32,353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,209.70x = 2,643,475,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,475,575.25/59,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,645.99

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