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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,513.68, 81,971.22 and 44,357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,513.68, 81,971.22 and 44,357.77 is: 61,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,513.68 : 81,971.22 = 44,357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,513.68/81,971.22 = 44,357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,513.68x = 81,971.22 × 44,357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,513.68x = 3,636,060,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,060,523.38/59,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,096.21

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