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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.13, 82,064.36 and 32,608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.13, 82,064.36 and 32,608.66 is: 45,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.13 : 82,064.36 = 32,608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.13/82,064.36 = 32,608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.13x = 82,064.36 × 32,608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.13x = 2,676,008,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,008,813.36/59,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,001.31

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