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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,638.74, 82,301.67 and 32,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,638.74, 82,301.67 and 32,783.58 is: 45,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,638.74 : 82,301.67 = 32,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,638.74/82,301.67 = 32,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,638.74x = 82,301.67 × 32,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,638.74x = 2,698,143,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,143,382.58/59,638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,241.46

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