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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,941.63, 82,719.27 and 33,083.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,941.63, 82,719.27 and 33,083.95 is: 45,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,941.63 : 82,719.27 = 33,083.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,941.63/82,719.27 = 33,083.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,941.63x = 82,719.27 × 33,083.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,941.63x = 2,736,679,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,679,985.92/59,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,655.75

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