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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.66, 81,714.90 and 32,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.66, 81,714.90 and 32,357.28 is: 44,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.66 : 81,714.90 = 32,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.66/81,714.90 = 32,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.66x = 81,714.90 × 32,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.66x = 2,644,071,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,071,899.47/59,214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,652.32

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