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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.76, 82,005.43 and 32,565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.76, 82,005.43 and 32,565.68 is: 44,940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.76 : 82,005.43 = 32,565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.76/82,005.43 = 32,565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.76x = 82,005.43 × 32,565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.76x = 2,670,562,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,562,591.64/59,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,940.99

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