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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,766.16, 82,474 and 32,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,766.16, 82,474 and 32,907.60 is: 45,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766.16 : 82,474 = 32,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766.16/82,474 = 32,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766.16x = 82,474 × 32,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766.16x = 2,714,021,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,021,402.40/59,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,410.67

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