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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.92, 81,729.36 and 32,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.92, 81,729.36 and 32,369.32 is: 44,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.92 : 81,729.36 = 32,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.92/81,729.36 = 32,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.92x = 81,729.36 × 32,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.92x = 2,645,523,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,523,807.24/59,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,668.34

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