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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,832.74, 82,569.74 and 32,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,832.74, 82,569.74 and 32,976.20 is: 45,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,832.74 : 82,569.74 = 32,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,832.74/82,569.74 = 32,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,832.74x = 82,569.74 × 32,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,832.74x = 2,722,836,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,836,260.19/59,832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,507.46

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