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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,623.44, 82,280.36 and 32,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,623.44, 82,280.36 and 32,766 is: 45,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,623.44 : 82,280.36 = 32,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,623.44/82,280.36 = 32,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,623.44x = 82,280.36 × 32,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,623.44x = 2,695,998,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,998,275.76/59,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,217.09

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