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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,631.70, 82,293.26 and 32,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,631.70, 82,293.26 and 32,774.89 is: 45,230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,631.70 : 82,293.26 = 32,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,631.70/82,293.26 = 32,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,631.70x = 82,293.26 × 32,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,631.70x = 2,697,152,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,152,544.24/59,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,230.18

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