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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.36, 81,716.03 and 32,356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.36, 81,716.03 and 32,356.87 is: 44,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.36 : 81,716.03 = 32,356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.36/81,716.03 = 32,356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.36x = 81,716.03 × 32,356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.36x = 2,644,074,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,074,551.05/59,214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,652.59

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