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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,623.13, 82,278.27 and 32,765.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,623.13, 82,278.27 and 32,765.65 is: 45,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,623.13 : 82,278.27 = 32,765.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,623.13/82,278.27 = 32,765.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,623.13x = 82,278.27 × 32,765.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,623.13x = 2,695,900,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,900,791.73/59,623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,215.69

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