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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,845.61, 82,587.51 and 32,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,845.61, 82,587.51 and 32,989.16 is: 45,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,845.61 : 82,587.51 = 32,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,845.61/82,587.51 = 32,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,845.61x = 82,587.51 × 32,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,845.61x = 2,724,492,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,492,581.39/59,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,525.35

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