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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,573.32, 82,211.28 and 32,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,573.32, 82,211.28 and 32,717.56 is: 45,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,573.32 : 82,211.28 = 32,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,573.32/82,211.28 = 32,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,573.32x = 82,211.28 × 32,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,573.32x = 2,689,752,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,752,486.08/59,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,150.29

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