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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.26, 82,369.09 and 32,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.26, 82,369.09 and 32,830.20 is: 45,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.26 : 82,369.09 = 32,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.26/82,369.09 = 32,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.26x = 82,369.09 × 32,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.26x = 2,704,193,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,193,698.52/59,687.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,306.05

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