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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.48, 81,714.99 and 32,356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.48, 81,714.99 and 32,356.41 is: 44,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.48 : 81,714.99 = 32,356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.48/81,714.99 = 32,356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.48x = 81,714.99 × 32,356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.48x = 2,644,003,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,003,534.49/59,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,651.30

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