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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.66, 81,724.73 and 32,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.66, 81,724.73 and 32,363.58 is: 44,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.66 : 81,724.73 = 32,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.66/81,724.73 = 32,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.66x = 81,724.73 × 32,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.66x = 2,644,904,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,904,675.52/59,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,661.86

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