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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335, 81,882.54 and 32,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335, 81,882.54 and 32,839 is: 45,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335 : 81,882.54 = 32,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335/81,882.54 = 32,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335x = 81,882.54 × 32,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335x = 2,688,940,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,940,731.06/59,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,317.95

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