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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,621.96, 82,278.12 and 32,764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,621.96, 82,278.12 and 32,764.34 is: 45,214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,621.96 : 82,278.12 = 32,764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,621.96/82,278.12 = 32,764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,621.96x = 82,278.12 × 32,764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,621.96x = 2,695,788,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,788,298.24/59,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,214.69

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