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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,219.92, 81,721.06 and 32,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,219.92, 81,721.06 and 32,363.34 is: 44,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,219.92 : 81,721.06 = 32,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,219.92/81,721.06 = 32,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,219.92x = 81,721.06 × 32,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,219.92x = 2,644,766,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,766,449.94/59,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,660.08

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