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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,835.46, 82,569.21 and 32,976.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,835.46, 82,569.21 and 32,976.46 is: 45,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,835.46 : 82,569.21 = 32,976.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,835.46/82,569.21 = 32,976.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,835.46x = 82,569.21 × 32,976.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,835.46x = 2,722,840,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,840,250.80/59,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,505.46

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