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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.16, 82,233.08 and 32,731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.16, 82,233.08 and 32,731.23 is: 45,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.16 : 82,233.08 = 32,731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.16/82,233.08 = 32,731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.16x = 82,233.08 × 32,731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.16x = 2,691,590,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,590,144.99/59,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,169.88

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