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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,216.64, 81,715.51 and 32,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,216.64, 81,715.51 and 32,359.36 is: 44,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,216.64 : 81,715.51 = 32,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,216.64/81,715.51 = 32,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,216.64x = 81,715.51 × 32,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,216.64x = 2,644,261,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,261,605.67/59,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,654.03

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