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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,966.84, 79,991.96 and 32,816.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,966.84, 79,991.96 and 32,816.34 is: 45,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,966.84 : 79,991.96 = 32,816.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,966.84/79,991.96 = 32,816.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,966.84x = 79,991.96 × 32,816.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,966.84x = 2,625,043,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,043,192.54/57,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,285.26

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