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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,947.62, 82,727.55 and 33,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,947.62, 82,727.55 and 33,089.97 is: 45,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,947.62 : 82,727.55 = 33,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,947.62/82,727.55 = 33,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,947.62x = 82,727.55 × 33,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,947.62x = 2,737,452,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,452,147.67/59,947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,664.07

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