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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451.19, 82,042.62 and 32,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451.19, 82,042.62 and 32,593.12 is: 44,978.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451.19 : 82,042.62 = 32,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451.19/82,042.62 = 32,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451.19x = 82,042.62 × 32,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451.19x = 2,674,024,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,024,958.77/59,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,978.49

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