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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,476.87, 82,079.13 and 32,619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,476.87, 82,079.13 and 32,619.15 is: 45,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,476.87 : 82,079.13 = 32,619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,476.87/82,079.13 = 32,619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,476.87x = 82,079.13 × 32,619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,476.87x = 2,677,351,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,351,042.94/59,476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,015.00

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