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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.91, 82,264.41 and 32,754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.91, 82,264.41 and 32,754.38 is: 45,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.91 : 82,264.41 = 32,754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.91/82,264.41 = 32,754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.91x = 82,264.41 × 32,754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.91x = 2,694,519,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,519,334.29/59,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,201.03

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