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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,217.70, 81,719.44 and 32,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,217.70, 81,719.44 and 32,359.62 is: 44,655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,217.70 : 81,719.44 = 32,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,217.70/81,719.44 = 32,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,217.70x = 81,719.44 × 32,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,217.70x = 2,644,410,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,410,025.01/59,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.74

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