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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.74, 82,367.34 and 32,830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.74, 82,367.34 and 32,830.24 is: 45,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.74 : 82,367.34 = 32,830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.74/82,367.34 = 32,830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.74x = 82,367.34 × 32,830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.74x = 2,704,139,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,139,492.52/59,687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,304.77

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