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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,222.89, 81,727.38 and 32,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,222.89, 81,727.38 and 32,365.56 is: 44,664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,222.89 : 81,727.38 = 32,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,222.89/81,727.38 = 32,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,222.89x = 81,727.38 × 32,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,222.89x = 2,645,152,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,152,421.03/59,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,664.36

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