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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,322.12, 81,864.10 and 32,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,322.12, 81,864.10 and 32,464.12 is: 44,800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,322.12 : 81,864.10 = 32,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,322.12/81,864.10 = 32,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,322.12x = 81,864.10 × 32,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,322.12x = 2,657,645,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,645,966.09/59,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,800.25

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