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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,621.22, 82,278.43 and 32,762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,621.22, 82,278.43 and 32,762.12 is: 45,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,621.22 : 82,278.43 = 32,762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,621.22/82,278.43 = 32,762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,621.22x = 82,278.43 × 32,762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,621.22x = 2,695,615,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,615,303.77/59,621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,212.35

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