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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.87, 81,723.85 and 32,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.87, 81,723.85 and 32,364.70 is: 44,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.87 : 81,723.85 = 32,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.87/81,723.85 = 32,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.87x = 81,723.85 × 32,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.87x = 2,644,967,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,967,888.10/59,221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.01

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