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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,217.78, 81,719.54 and 32,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,217.78, 81,719.54 and 32,359.66 is: 44,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,217.78 : 81,719.54 = 32,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,217.78/81,719.54 = 32,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,217.78x = 81,719.54 × 32,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,217.78x = 2,644,416,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,416,529.76/59,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.79

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