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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,674.14, 82,350.27 and 32,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,674.14, 82,350.27 and 32,817.06 is: 45,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,674.14 : 82,350.27 = 32,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,674.14/82,350.27 = 32,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,674.14x = 82,350.27 × 32,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,674.14x = 2,702,493,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,493,751.61/59,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,287.52

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