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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,855.13, 82,599.75 and 32,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,855.13, 82,599.75 and 32,997.54 is: 45,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,855.13 : 82,599.75 = 32,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,855.13/82,599.75 = 32,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,855.13x = 82,599.75 × 32,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,855.13x = 2,725,588,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,588,554.62/59,855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,536.42

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