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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,309.76, 81,848.16 and 32,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,309.76, 81,848.16 and 32,452.80 is: 44,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,309.76 : 81,848.16 = 32,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,309.76/81,848.16 = 32,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,309.76x = 81,848.16 × 32,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,309.76x = 2,656,201,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,201,966.85/59,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,785.24

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