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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,563.08, 82,197.92 and 32,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,563.08, 82,197.92 and 32,708 is: 45,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,563.08 : 82,197.92 = 32,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,563.08/82,197.92 = 32,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,563.08x = 82,197.92 × 32,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,563.08x = 2,688,529,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,529,567.36/59,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,137.52

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