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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,577.18, 82,217.94 and 32,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,577.18, 82,217.94 and 32,354.40 is: 44,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,577.18 : 82,217.94 = 32,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,577.18/82,217.94 = 32,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,577.18x = 82,217.94 × 32,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,577.18x = 2,660,112,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,112,117.94/59,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,649.85

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