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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,212.19, 81,711.85 and 32,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,212.19, 81,711.85 and 32,354.12 is: 44,648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,212.19 : 81,711.85 = 32,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,212.19/81,711.85 = 32,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,212.19x = 81,711.85 × 32,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,212.19x = 2,643,714,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,714,838.55/59,212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,648.15

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