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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,853.26, 82,598.07 and 32,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,853.26, 82,598.07 and 32,996.75 is: 45,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,853.26 : 82,598.07 = 32,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,853.26/82,598.07 = 32,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,853.26x = 82,598.07 × 32,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,853.26x = 2,725,467,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,467,453.28/59,853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,535.83

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