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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,639.58, 82,300.95 and 32,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,639.58, 82,300.95 and 32,782.14 is: 45,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,639.58 : 82,300.95 = 32,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,639.58/82,300.95 = 32,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,639.58x = 82,300.95 × 32,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,639.58x = 2,698,001,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,001,265.03/59,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,238.44

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