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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.89, 81,726 and 32,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.89, 81,726 and 32,364.56 is: 44,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.89 : 81,726 = 32,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.89/81,726 = 32,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.89x = 81,726 × 32,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.89x = 2,645,025,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,025,621.93/59,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.97

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