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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,646.97, 82,312.87 and 32,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,646.97, 82,312.87 and 32,789.94 is: 45,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,646.97 : 82,312.87 = 32,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,646.97/82,312.87 = 32,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,646.97x = 82,312.87 × 32,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,646.97x = 2,699,034,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,034,068.53/59,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,250.15

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