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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,851.77, 82,595.41 and 32,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,851.77, 82,595.41 and 32,994.73 is: 45,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,851.77 : 82,595.41 = 32,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,851.77/82,595.41 = 32,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,851.77x = 82,595.41 × 32,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,851.77x = 2,725,213,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,213,252.19/59,851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,532.71

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