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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,660.94, 82,332.31 and 32,805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,660.94, 82,332.31 and 32,805.14 is: 45,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,660.94 : 82,332.31 = 32,805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,660.94/82,332.31 = 32,805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,660.94x = 82,332.31 × 32,805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,660.94x = 2,700,922,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,922,956.07/59,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,271.21

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