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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.85, 81,717.56 and 32,358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.85, 81,717.56 and 32,358.49 is: 44,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.85 : 81,717.56 = 32,358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.85/81,717.56 = 32,358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.85x = 81,717.56 × 32,358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.85x = 2,644,256,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,256,603.34/59,214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.30

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