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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.20, 81,723.66 and 32,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.20, 81,723.66 and 32,362.88 is: 44,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.20 : 81,723.66 = 32,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.20/81,723.66 = 32,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.20x = 81,723.66 × 32,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.20x = 2,644,812,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,812,593.12/59,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,660.65

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