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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949.21, 82,729.92 and 33,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949.21, 82,729.92 and 33,091.73 is: 45,666.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949.21 : 82,729.92 = 33,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949.21/82,729.92 = 33,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949.21x = 82,729.92 × 33,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949.21x = 2,737,675,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,675,761.91/59,949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,666.59

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