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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,218.97, 81,723.26 and 32,362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,218.97, 81,723.26 and 32,362.61 is: 44,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,218.97 : 81,723.26 = 32,362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,218.97/81,723.26 = 32,362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,218.97x = 81,723.26 × 32,362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,218.97x = 2,644,778,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,778,033.80/59,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,660.99

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