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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,637.49, 82,299.95 and 32,782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,637.49, 82,299.95 and 32,782.33 is: 45,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,637.49 : 82,299.95 = 32,782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,637.49/82,299.95 = 32,782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,637.49x = 82,299.95 × 32,782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,637.49x = 2,697,983,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,983,955.97/59,637.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,239.73

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