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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,216.32, 81,717.10 and 32,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,216.32, 81,717.10 and 32,358.88 is: 44,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,216.32 : 81,717.10 = 32,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,216.32/81,717.10 = 32,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,216.32x = 81,717.10 × 32,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,216.32x = 2,644,273,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,273,832.85/59,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,654.48

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