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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,216.55, 81,718.68 and 32,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,216.55, 81,718.68 and 32,359.23 is: 44,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,216.55 : 81,718.68 = 32,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,216.55/81,718.68 = 32,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,216.55x = 81,718.68 × 32,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,216.55x = 2,644,353,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,353,399.62/59,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.65

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