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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,854.26, 82,599.45 and 32,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,854.26, 82,599.45 and 32,997.75 is: 45,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,854.26 : 82,599.45 = 32,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,854.26/82,599.45 = 32,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,854.26x = 82,599.45 × 32,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,854.26x = 2,725,596,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,596,001.24/59,854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,537.21

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