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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,788.14, 82,511.37 and 32,930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,788.14, 82,511.37 and 32,930.64 is: 45,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,788.14 : 82,511.37 = 32,930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,788.14/82,511.37 = 32,930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,788.14x = 82,511.37 × 32,930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,788.14x = 2,717,152,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,152,221.38/59,788.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,446.34

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