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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,649.96, 82,316.97 and 32,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,649.96, 82,316.97 and 32,792.25 is: 45,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,649.96 : 82,316.97 = 32,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,649.96/82,316.97 = 32,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,649.96x = 82,316.97 × 32,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,649.96x = 2,699,358,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,358,659.48/59,649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,253.32

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