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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,661.78, 82,333.55 and 32,806.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,661.78, 82,333.55 and 32,806.01 is: 45,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,661.78 : 82,333.55 = 32,806.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,661.78/82,333.55 = 32,806.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,661.78x = 82,333.55 × 32,806.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,661.78x = 2,701,035,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,035,552.48/59,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,272.46

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