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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,661.81, 82,334.60 and 32,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,661.81, 82,334.60 and 32,806.06 is: 45,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,661.81 : 82,334.60 = 32,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,661.81/82,334.60 = 32,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,661.81x = 82,334.60 × 32,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,661.81x = 2,701,073,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,073,703.85/59,661.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,273.08

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