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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,674.99, 82,349.84 and 32,817.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,674.99, 82,349.84 and 32,817.50 is: 45,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,674.99 : 82,349.84 = 32,817.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,674.99/82,349.84 = 32,817.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,674.99x = 82,349.84 × 32,817.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,674.99x = 2,702,515,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,515,421.43/59,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,287.24

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