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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,575.38, 82,214.70 and 32,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,575.38, 82,214.70 and 32,717.40 is: 45,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,575.38 : 82,214.70 = 32,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,575.38/82,214.70 = 32,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,575.38x = 82,214.70 × 32,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,575.38x = 2,689,851,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,851,225.78/59,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,150.38

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