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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,720.79, 82,411.38 and 32,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,720.79, 82,411.38 and 32,858.94 is: 45,343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,720.79 : 82,411.38 = 32,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,720.79/82,411.38 = 32,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,720.79x = 82,411.38 × 32,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,720.79x = 2,707,950,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,950,590.74/59,720.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,343.52

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