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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.62, 82,369.08 and 32,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.62, 82,369.08 and 32,832.88 is: 45,309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.62 : 82,369.08 = 32,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.62/82,369.08 = 32,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.62x = 82,369.08 × 32,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.62x = 2,704,414,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,414,119.35/59,687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,309.46

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