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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,219.68, 81,722.20 and 32,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,219.68, 81,722.20 and 32,361.64 is: 44,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,219.68 : 81,722.20 = 32,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,219.68/81,722.20 = 32,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,219.68x = 81,722.20 × 32,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,219.68x = 2,644,664,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,664,416.41/59,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,658.54

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