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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,219.91, 81,723.69 and 32,362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,219.91, 81,723.69 and 32,362.83 is: 44,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,219.91 : 81,723.69 = 32,362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,219.91/81,723.69 = 32,362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,219.91x = 81,723.69 × 32,362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,219.91x = 2,644,809,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,809,886.44/59,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,660.82

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