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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755, 82,467.40 and 32,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755, 82,467.40 and 32,902.96 is: 45,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755 : 82,467.40 = 32,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755/82,467.40 = 32,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755x = 82,467.40 × 32,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755x = 2,713,421,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,421,563.50/59,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,409.11

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