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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,623.58, 82,278.91 and 32,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,623.58, 82,278.91 and 32,766.10 is: 45,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,623.58 : 82,278.91 = 32,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,623.58/82,278.91 = 32,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,623.58x = 82,278.91 × 32,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,623.58x = 2,695,958,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,958,992.95/59,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,216.32

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