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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949.49, 82,729.83 and 33,092.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949.49, 82,729.83 and 33,092.01 is: 45,666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949.49 : 82,729.83 = 33,092.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949.49/82,729.83 = 33,092.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949.49x = 82,729.83 × 33,092.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949.49x = 2,737,696,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,696,361.66/59,949.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,666.72

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