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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.78, 81,715.40 and 32,356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.78, 81,715.40 and 32,356.66 is: 44,651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.78 : 81,715.40 = 32,356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.78/81,715.40 = 32,356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.78x = 81,715.40 × 32,356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.78x = 2,644,037,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,037,680.55/59,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,651.65

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