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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,660.41, 82,331.68 and 32,804.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,660.41, 82,331.68 and 32,804.65 is: 45,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,660.41 : 82,331.68 = 32,804.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,660.41/82,331.68 = 32,804.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,660.41x = 82,331.68 × 32,804.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,660.41x = 2,700,861,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,861,812.84/59,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,270.59

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