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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,215.74, 81,716.28 and 32,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,215.74, 81,716.28 and 32,357.57 is: 44,652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,215.74 : 81,716.28 = 32,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,215.74/81,716.28 = 32,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,215.74x = 81,716.28 × 32,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,215.74x = 2,644,139,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,139,841.66/59,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,652.65

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