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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,217.89, 81,717.24 and 32,360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,217.89, 81,717.24 and 32,360.63 is: 44,655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,217.89 : 81,717.24 = 32,360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,217.89/81,717.24 = 32,360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,217.89x = 81,717.24 × 32,360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,217.89x = 2,644,420,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,420,959.68/59,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,655.78

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