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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,654.57, 82,323.86 and 32,797.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,654.57, 82,323.86 and 32,797.27 is: 45,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,654.57 : 82,323.86 = 32,797.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,654.57/82,323.86 = 32,797.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,654.57x = 82,323.86 × 32,797.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,654.57x = 2,699,997,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,997,802.78/59,654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,260.54

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