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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,631.16, 82,292.97 and 32,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,631.16, 82,292.97 and 32,774.62 is: 45,230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,631.16 : 82,292.97 = 32,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,631.16/82,292.97 = 32,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,631.16x = 82,292.97 × 32,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,631.16x = 2,697,120,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,120,408.96/59,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,230.05

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