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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949, 82,729.62 and 33,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949, 82,729.62 and 33,453 is: 46,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949 : 82,729.62 = 33,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949/82,729.62 = 33,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949x = 82,729.62 × 33,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949x = 2,767,553,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,553,977.86/59,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,165.14

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