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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,224.92, 81,727.98 and 32,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,224.92, 81,727.98 and 32,368.32 is: 44,666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,224.92 : 81,727.98 = 32,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,224.92/81,727.98 = 32,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,224.92x = 81,727.98 × 32,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,224.92x = 2,645,397,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,397,409.59/59,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,666.96

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