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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,748.96, 82,452.96 and 32,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,748.96, 82,452.96 and 32,891.52 is: 45,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,748.96 : 82,452.96 = 32,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,748.96/82,452.96 = 32,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,748.96x = 82,452.96 × 32,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,748.96x = 2,712,003,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,003,182.90/59,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,389.96

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