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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,831.13, 82,565.94 and 32,973.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,831.13, 82,565.94 and 32,973.07 is: 45,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,831.13 : 82,565.94 = 32,973.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,831.13/82,565.94 = 32,973.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,831.13x = 82,565.94 × 32,973.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,831.13x = 2,722,452,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,452,519.24/59,831.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,502.27

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