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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,677.48, 82,357.04 and 32,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,677.48, 82,357.04 and 32,822 is: 45,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,677.48 : 82,357.04 = 32,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,677.48/82,357.04 = 32,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,677.48x = 82,357.04 × 32,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,677.48x = 2,703,122,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,122,766.88/59,677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,295.52

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