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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,647.26, 82,313.19 and 32,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,647.26, 82,313.19 and 32,791.50 is: 45,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,647.26 : 82,313.19 = 32,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,647.26/82,313.19 = 32,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,647.26x = 82,313.19 × 32,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,647.26x = 2,699,172,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,172,969.89/59,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,252.25

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