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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,851.17, 82,594.08 and 32,993.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,851.17, 82,594.08 and 32,993.19 is: 45,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,851.17 : 82,594.08 = 32,993.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,851.17/82,594.08 = 32,993.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,851.17x = 82,594.08 × 32,993.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,851.17x = 2,725,042,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,042,174.32/59,851.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,530.31

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