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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,947.49, 82,727.08 and 33,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,947.49, 82,727.08 and 33,090 is: 45,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,947.49 : 82,727.08 = 33,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,947.49/82,727.08 = 33,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,947.49x = 82,727.08 × 33,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,947.49x = 2,737,438,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,438,911.75/59,947.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.95

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