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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,223.07, 81,727.66 and 32,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,223.07, 81,727.66 and 32,365.58 is: 44,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,223.07 : 81,727.66 = 32,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,223.07/81,727.66 = 32,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,223.07x = 81,727.66 × 32,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,223.07x = 2,645,162,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,162,840.52/59,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,664.40

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