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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.59, 82,462.05 and 32,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.59, 82,462.05 and 32,897.54 is: 45,398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.59 : 82,462.05 = 32,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.59/82,462.05 = 32,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.59x = 82,462.05 × 32,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.59x = 2,712,798,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,798,794.51/59,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,398.24

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