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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,565.08, 82,200.68 and 32,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,565.08, 82,200.68 and 32,710 is: 45,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,565.08 : 82,200.68 = 32,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,565.08/82,200.68 = 32,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,565.08x = 82,200.68 × 32,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,565.08x = 2,688,784,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,784,242.80/59,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,140.28

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