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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,212.28, 81,718.62 and 32,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,212.28, 81,718.62 and 32,358.86 is: 44,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,212.28 : 81,718.62 = 32,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,212.28/81,718.62 = 32,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,212.28x = 81,718.62 × 32,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,212.28x = 2,644,321,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,321,383.97/59,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,658.33

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