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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,426.65, 82,009.43 and 32,568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,426.65, 82,009.43 and 32,568.59 is: 44,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,426.65 : 82,009.43 = 32,568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,426.65/82,009.43 = 32,568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,426.65x = 82,009.43 × 32,568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,426.65x = 2,670,931,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,931,501.80/59,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,945.01

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