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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,588.55, 82,229.99 and 32,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,588.55, 82,229.99 and 32,729.46 is: 45,165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,588.55 : 82,229.99 = 32,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,588.55/82,229.99 = 32,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,588.55x = 82,229.99 × 32,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,588.55x = 2,691,343,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,343,203.92/59,588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,165.44

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