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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,029.08, 88,540.38 and 32,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,029.08, 88,540.38 and 32,652.24 is: 48,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,029.08 : 88,540.38 = 32,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,029.08/88,540.38 = 32,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,029.08x = 88,540.38 × 32,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,029.08x = 2,891,041,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,041,737.45/59,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,976.57

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