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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,223.17, 81,724.53 and 32,365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,223.17, 81,724.53 and 32,365.91 is: 44,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,223.17 : 81,724.53 = 32,365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,223.17/81,724.53 = 32,365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,223.17x = 81,724.53 × 32,365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,223.17x = 2,645,088,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,088,782.77/59,223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,663.07

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