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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.42, 81,724.01 and 32,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.42, 81,724.01 and 32,363.10 is: 44,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.42 : 81,724.01 = 32,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.42/81,724.01 = 32,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.42x = 81,724.01 × 32,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.42x = 2,644,842,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,842,146.22/59,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,660.98

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