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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,492.17, 82,098.42 and 33,998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,492.17, 82,098.42 and 33,998.25 is: 46,917.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,492.17 : 82,098.42 = 33,998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,492.17/82,098.42 = 33,998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,492.17x = 82,098.42 × 33,998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,492.17x = 2,791,202,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,202,197.27/59,492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,917.14

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