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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,212.70, 81,711.09 and 32,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,212.70, 81,711.09 and 32,356.13 is: 44,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,212.70 : 81,711.09 = 32,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,212.70/81,711.09 = 32,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,212.70x = 81,711.09 × 32,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,212.70x = 2,643,854,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,854,650.48/59,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,650.13

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