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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,832.78, 82,570.97 and 32,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,832.78, 82,570.97 and 32,977.02 is: 45,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,832.78 : 82,570.97 = 32,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,832.78/82,570.97 = 32,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,832.78x = 82,570.97 × 32,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,832.78x = 2,722,944,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,944,364.22/59,832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,509.24

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