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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,931.73, 82,705.70 and 33,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,931.73, 82,705.70 and 33,074.24 is: 45,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,931.73 : 82,705.70 = 33,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,931.73/82,705.70 = 33,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,931.73x = 82,705.70 × 33,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,931.73x = 2,735,428,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,428,460.62/59,931.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,642.41

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