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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.64, 82,126.82 and 32,653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.64, 82,126.82 and 32,653.66 is: 45,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.64 : 82,126.82 = 32,653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.64/82,126.82 = 32,653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.64x = 82,126.82 × 32,653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.64x = 2,681,741,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,741,257.16/59,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,062.47

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