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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,464.62, 59,196.82 and 32,511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,464.62, 59,196.82 and 32,511.18 is: 48,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,464.62 : 59,196.82 = 32,511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,464.62/59,196.82 = 32,511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,464.62x = 59,196.82 × 32,511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,464.62x = 1,924,558,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,558,470.45/39,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,766.68

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