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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,211.28, 81,717.24 and 32,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,211.28, 81,717.24 and 32,357.88 is: 44,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,211.28 : 81,717.24 = 32,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,211.28/81,717.24 = 32,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,211.28x = 81,717.24 × 32,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,211.28x = 2,644,196,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,196,645.85/59,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,656.97

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