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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.03, 82,009.72 and 32,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.03, 82,009.72 and 32,570.63 is: 44,945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.03 : 82,009.72 = 32,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.03/82,009.72 = 32,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.03x = 82,009.72 × 32,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.03x = 2,671,108,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,108,246.52/59,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,945.43

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