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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,675.37, 82,349.79 and 32,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,675.37, 82,349.79 and 32,817.60 is: 45,287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,675.37 : 82,349.79 = 32,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,675.37/82,349.79 = 32,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,675.37x = 82,349.79 × 32,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,675.37x = 2,702,522,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,522,468.30/59,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,287.07

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