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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,944.08, 82,724.22 and 33,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,944.08, 82,724.22 and 33,087 is: 45,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,944.08 : 82,724.22 = 33,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,944.08/82,724.22 = 33,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,944.08x = 82,724.22 × 33,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,944.08x = 2,737,096,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,096,267.14/59,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,660.83

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