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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.64, 82,264.50 and 32,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.64, 82,264.50 and 32,754.68 is: 45,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.64 : 82,264.50 = 32,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.64/82,264.50 = 32,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.64x = 82,264.50 × 32,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.64x = 2,694,547,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,547,372.86/59,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,201.70

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