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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.36, 81,716.16 and 44,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.36, 81,716.16 and 44,333.44 is: 61,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.36 : 81,716.16 = 44,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.36/81,716.16 = 44,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.36x = 81,716.16 × 44,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.36x = 3,622,758,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,758,476.39/59,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,129.82

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