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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,216.91, 81,719.55 and 32,359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,216.91, 81,719.55 and 32,359.83 is: 44,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,216.91 : 81,719.55 = 32,359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,216.91/81,719.55 = 32,359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,216.91x = 81,719.55 × 32,359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,216.91x = 2,644,430,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,430,745.68/59,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,656.68

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