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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,211.69, 81,712.43 and 32,354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,211.69, 81,712.43 and 32,354.65 is: 44,649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,211.69 : 81,712.43 = 32,354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,211.69/81,712.43 = 32,354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,211.69x = 81,712.43 × 32,354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,211.69x = 2,643,777,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,777,073.30/59,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,649.58

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