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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,666.52, 82,341.92 and 32,811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,666.52, 82,341.92 and 32,811.08 is: 45,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,666.52 : 82,341.92 = 32,811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,666.52/82,341.92 = 32,811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,666.52x = 82,341.92 × 32,811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,666.52x = 2,701,726,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,726,810.23/59,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,280.45

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