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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,753, 82,464.64 and 32,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,753, 82,464.64 and 32,900.96 is: 45,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,753 : 82,464.64 = 32,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,753/82,464.64 = 32,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,753x = 82,464.64 × 32,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,753x = 2,713,165,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,165,822.05/59,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,406.35

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