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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,856.27, 82,602.21 and 32,999.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,856.27, 82,602.21 and 32,999.73 is: 45,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,856.27 : 82,602.21 = 32,999.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,856.27/82,602.21 = 32,999.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,856.27x = 82,602.21 × 32,999.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,856.27x = 2,725,850,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,850,627.40/59,856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,539.93

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