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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,210.65, 81,716.24 and 32,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,210.65, 81,716.24 and 32,357.15 is: 44,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,210.65 : 81,716.24 = 32,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,210.65/81,716.24 = 32,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,210.65x = 81,716.24 × 32,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,210.65x = 2,644,104,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,104,635.12/59,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.90

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