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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,215.92, 81,719.58 and 32,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,215.92, 81,719.58 and 32,359.92 is: 44,657.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,215.92 : 81,719.58 = 32,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,215.92/81,719.58 = 32,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,215.92x = 81,719.58 × 32,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,215.92x = 2,644,439,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,439,071.23/59,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,657.57

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