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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.22, 82,309.11 and 32,786.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.22, 82,309.11 and 32,786.89 is: 45,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.22 : 82,309.11 = 32,786.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.22/82,309.11 = 32,786.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.22x = 82,309.11 × 32,786.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.22x = 2,698,660,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,660,054.26/59,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,245.96

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