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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.45, 81,720.72 and 32,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.45, 81,720.72 and 32,363.16 is: 44,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.45 : 81,720.72 = 32,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.45/81,720.72 = 32,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.45x = 81,720.72 × 32,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.45x = 2,644,740,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,740,736.68/59,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,659.25

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