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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,691.14, 82,372.03 and 32,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,691.14, 82,372.03 and 32,833.64 is: 45,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,691.14 : 82,372.03 = 32,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,691.14/82,372.03 = 32,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,691.14x = 82,372.03 × 32,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,691.14x = 2,704,573,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,573,578.73/59,691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,309.47

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