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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,215.93, 81,714.51 and 32,358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,215.93, 81,714.51 and 32,358.65 is: 44,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,215.93 : 81,714.51 = 32,358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,215.93/81,714.51 = 32,358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,215.93x = 81,714.51 × 32,358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,215.93x = 2,644,170,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,170,820.44/59,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,653.03

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