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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,827.14, 82,566.27 and 32,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,827.14, 82,566.27 and 32,975.10 is: 45,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,827.14 : 82,566.27 = 32,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,827.14/82,566.27 = 32,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,827.14x = 82,566.27 × 32,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,827.14x = 2,722,631,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,631,009.88/59,827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,508.29

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