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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,854.97, 82,599.39 and 32,998.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,854.97, 82,599.39 and 32,998.61 is: 45,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,854.97 : 82,599.39 = 32,998.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,854.97/82,599.39 = 32,998.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,854.97x = 82,599.39 × 32,998.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,854.97x = 2,725,664,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,664,643.85/59,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,537.82

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