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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,852.76, 82,593.10 and 32,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,852.76, 82,593.10 and 32,993.88 is: 45,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,852.76 : 82,593.10 = 32,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,852.76/82,593.10 = 32,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,852.76x = 82,593.10 × 32,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,852.76x = 2,725,066,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,066,830.23/59,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,529.51

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