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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,492.74, 82,099.21 and 33,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,492.74, 82,099.21 and 33,998.81 is: 46,917.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,492.74 : 82,099.21 = 33,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,492.74/82,099.21 = 33,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,492.74x = 82,099.21 × 33,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,492.74x = 2,791,275,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,275,151.70/59,492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,917.92

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