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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,217.91, 81,721.78 and 32,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,217.91, 81,721.78 and 32,361.55 is: 44,659.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,217.91 : 81,721.78 = 32,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,217.91/81,721.78 = 32,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,217.91x = 81,721.78 × 32,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,217.91x = 2,644,642,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,642,899.14/59,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,659.51

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