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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,217.44, 81,716.58 and 32,360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,217.44, 81,716.58 and 32,360.15 is: 44,655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,217.44 : 81,716.58 = 32,360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,217.44/81,716.58 = 32,360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,217.44x = 81,716.58 × 32,360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,217.44x = 2,644,360,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,360,377.70/59,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.10

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