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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,852.41, 82,596.58 and 32,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,852.41, 82,596.58 and 32,994.33 is: 45,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,852.41 : 82,596.58 = 32,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,852.41/82,596.58 = 32,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,852.41x = 82,596.58 × 32,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,852.41x = 2,725,218,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,218,858.74/59,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,532.31

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