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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,821.74, 82,552.85 and 32,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,821.74, 82,552.85 and 32,966.73 is: 45,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,821.74 : 82,552.85 = 32,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,821.74/82,552.85 = 32,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,821.74x = 82,552.85 × 32,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,821.74x = 2,721,497,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,497,516.68/59,821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,493.45

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