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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,833.74, 82,571.13 and 32,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,833.74, 82,571.13 and 32,977.20 is: 45,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,833.74 : 82,571.13 = 32,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,833.74/82,571.13 = 32,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,833.74x = 82,571.13 × 32,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,833.74x = 2,722,964,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,964,668.24/59,833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,508.85

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