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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.63, 82,065.05 and 32,609.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.63, 82,065.05 and 32,609.17 is: 45,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.63 : 82,065.05 = 32,609.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.63/82,065.05 = 32,609.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.63x = 82,065.05 × 32,609.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.63x = 2,676,073,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,073,042.87/59,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,002.02

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