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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,529.28, 82,151.92 and 32,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,529.28, 82,151.92 and 32,671.55 is: 45,087.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,529.28 : 82,151.92 = 32,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,529.28/82,151.92 = 32,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,529.28x = 82,151.92 × 32,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,529.28x = 2,684,030,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,030,808.10/59,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,087.57

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