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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,669.47, 82,345.98 and 32,814.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,669.47, 82,345.98 and 32,814.01 is: 45,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,669.47 : 82,345.98 = 32,814.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,669.47/82,345.98 = 32,814.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,669.47x = 82,345.98 × 32,814.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,669.47x = 2,702,101,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,101,811.18/59,669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,284.49

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