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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,535.78, 82,159.08 and 32,678.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,535.78, 82,159.08 and 32,678.74 is: 45,096.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,535.78 : 82,159.08 = 32,678.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,535.78/82,159.08 = 32,678.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,535.78x = 82,159.08 × 32,678.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,535.78x = 2,684,855,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,855,213.96/59,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,096.50

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