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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.14, 82,368.20 and 32,830.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.14, 82,368.20 and 32,830.06 is: 45,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.14 : 82,368.20 = 32,830.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.14/82,368.20 = 32,830.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.14x = 82,368.20 × 32,830.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.14x = 2,704,152,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,152,948.09/59,687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,305.45

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