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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,637, 82,299.22 and 33,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,637, 82,299.22 and 33,141 is: 45,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,637 : 82,299.22 = 33,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,637/82,299.22 = 33,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,637x = 82,299.22 × 33,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,637x = 2,727,478,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,478,450.02/59,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,734.67

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