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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,943.26, 82,721.94 and 33,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,943.26, 82,721.94 and 33,086 is: 45,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,943.26 : 82,721.94 = 33,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,943.26/82,721.94 = 33,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,943.26x = 82,721.94 × 33,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,943.26x = 2,736,938,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,938,106.84/59,943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,658.81

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