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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,458.62, 82,051.97 and 32,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,458.62, 82,051.97 and 32,601.36 is: 44,989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,458.62 : 82,051.97 = 32,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,458.62/82,051.97 = 32,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,458.62x = 82,051.97 × 32,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,458.62x = 2,675,005,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,005,649.67/59,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,989.37

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