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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,661.28, 82,333.93 and 32,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,661.28, 82,333.93 and 32,805.29 is: 45,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,661.28 : 82,333.93 = 32,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,661.28/82,333.93 = 32,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,661.28x = 82,333.93 × 32,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,661.28x = 2,700,988,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,988,450.49/59,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,272.05

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