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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,279.21, 81,804.16 and 32,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,279.21, 81,804.16 and 32,421.64 is: 44,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,279.21 : 81,804.16 = 32,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,279.21/81,804.16 = 32,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,279.21x = 81,804.16 × 32,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,279.21x = 2,652,224,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,224,535.95/59,279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,741.23

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