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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,591.70, 82,231.65 and 32,732.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,591.70, 82,231.65 and 32,732.82 is: 45,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,591.70 : 82,231.65 = 32,732.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,591.70/82,231.65 = 32,732.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,591.70x = 82,231.65 × 32,732.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,591.70x = 2,691,673,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,673,797.75/59,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,168.60

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