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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.75, 81,926.12 and 32,870.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.75, 81,926.12 and 32,870.75 is: 45,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.75 : 81,926.12 = 32,870.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.75/81,926.12 = 32,870.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.75x = 81,926.12 × 32,870.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.75x = 2,692,973,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,973,008.99/59,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,361.64

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