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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.66, 82,341.01 and 32,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.66, 82,341.01 and 32,811.14 is: 45,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.66 : 82,341.01 = 32,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.66/82,341.01 = 32,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.66x = 82,341.01 × 32,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.66x = 2,701,702,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,702,406.85/59,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,278.42

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