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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,674.31, 82,352.66 and 32,818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,674.31, 82,352.66 and 32,818.89 is: 45,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,674.31 : 82,352.66 = 32,818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,674.31/82,352.66 = 32,818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,674.31x = 82,352.66 × 32,818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,674.31x = 2,702,722,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,722,725.65/59,674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,291.23

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