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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,686.63, 82,367.63 and 32,829.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,686.63, 82,367.63 and 32,829.19 is: 45,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,686.63 : 82,367.63 = 32,829.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,686.63/82,367.63 = 32,829.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,686.63x = 82,367.63 × 32,829.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,686.63x = 2,704,062,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,062,410.97/59,686.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,304.32

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