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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.60, 82,124.64 and 32,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.60, 82,124.64 and 32,654.44 is: 45,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.60 : 82,124.64 = 32,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.60/82,124.64 = 32,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.60x = 82,124.64 × 32,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.60x = 2,681,734,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,734,129.40/59,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,061.62

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