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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,640.66, 82,302.26 and 32,783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,640.66, 82,302.26 and 32,783.09 is: 45,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,640.66 : 82,302.26 = 32,783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,640.66/82,302.26 = 32,783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,640.66x = 82,302.26 × 32,783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,640.66x = 2,698,121,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,121,821.36/59,640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,239.64

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