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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,943, 82,721.34 and 33,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,943, 82,721.34 and 33,447 is: 46,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,943 : 82,721.34 = 33,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,943/82,721.34 = 33,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,943x = 82,721.34 × 33,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,943x = 2,766,780,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,780,658.98/59,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,156.86

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