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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,644.80, 82,309.91 and 32,787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,644.80, 82,309.91 and 32,787.47 is: 45,246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,644.80 : 82,309.91 = 32,787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,644.80/82,309.91 = 32,787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,644.80x = 82,309.91 × 32,787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,644.80x = 2,698,733,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,733,704.83/59,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,246.76

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