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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,651.50, 82,316.97 and 32,793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,651.50, 82,316.97 and 32,793.81 is: 45,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,651.50 : 82,316.97 = 32,793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,651.50/82,316.97 = 32,793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,651.50x = 82,316.97 × 32,793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,651.50x = 2,699,487,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,487,274.42/59,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,254.31

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