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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,950.67, 82,732.03 and 33,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,950.67, 82,732.03 and 33,093.20 is: 45,668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,950.67 : 82,732.03 = 33,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,950.67/82,732.03 = 33,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,950.67x = 82,732.03 × 33,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,950.67x = 2,737,867,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,867,422.26/59,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,668.67

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