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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251, 81,766.44 and 32,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251, 81,766.44 and 32,755 is: 45,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251 : 81,766.44 = 32,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251/81,766.44 = 32,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251x = 81,766.44 × 32,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251x = 2,678,259,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,259,742.20/59,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,201.93

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