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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,662.58, 82,334.92 and 32,805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,662.58, 82,334.92 and 32,805.26 is: 45,271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,662.58 : 82,334.92 = 32,805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,662.58/82,334.92 = 32,805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,662.58x = 82,334.92 × 32,805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,662.58x = 2,701,018,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,018,457.68/59,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,271.57

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