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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,851.64, 82,594.24 and 32,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,851.64, 82,594.24 and 32,996.64 is: 45,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,851.64 : 82,594.24 = 32,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,851.64/82,594.24 = 32,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,851.64x = 82,594.24 × 32,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,851.64x = 2,725,332,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,332,403.35/59,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,534.80

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