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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,666.66, 82,338.25 and 32,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,666.66, 82,338.25 and 32,809.14 is: 45,275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,666.66 : 82,338.25 = 32,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,666.66/82,338.25 = 32,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,666.66x = 82,338.25 × 32,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,666.66x = 2,701,447,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,447,171.61/59,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,275.66

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