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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451.80, 82,041.30 and 32,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451.80, 82,041.30 and 32,593.71 is: 44,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451.80 : 82,041.30 = 32,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451.80/82,041.30 = 32,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451.80x = 82,041.30 × 32,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451.80x = 2,674,030,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,030,647.88/59,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,978.13

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