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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,200, 81,696 and 32,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,200, 81,696 and 32,704 is: 45,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,200 : 81,696 = 32,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,200/81,696 = 32,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,200x = 81,696 × 32,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,200x = 2,671,785,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,785,984/59,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,131.52

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