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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,211.64, 81,711.08 and 32,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,211.64, 81,711.08 and 32,353.56 is: 44,647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,211.64 : 81,711.08 = 32,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,211.64/81,711.08 = 32,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,211.64x = 81,711.08 × 32,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,211.64x = 2,643,644,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,644,329.44/59,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,647.38

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