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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,833.97, 82,566.51 and 32,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,833.97, 82,566.51 and 32,974.91 is: 45,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,833.97 : 82,566.51 = 32,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,833.97/82,566.51 = 32,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,833.97x = 82,566.51 × 32,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,833.97x = 2,722,623,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,623,236.26/59,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,502.97

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