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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,682.48, 82,363.84 and 32,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,682.48, 82,363.84 and 32,826 is: 45,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,682.48 : 82,363.84 = 32,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,682.48/82,363.84 = 32,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,682.48x = 82,363.84 × 32,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,682.48x = 2,703,675,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,675,411.84/59,682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,300.99

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