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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,215.28, 81,716.09 and 32,357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,215.28, 81,716.09 and 32,357.17 is: 44,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,215.28 : 81,716.09 = 32,357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,215.28/81,716.09 = 32,357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,215.28x = 81,716.09 × 32,357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,215.28x = 2,644,101,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,101,007.28/59,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,652.35

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