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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,952.72, 82,734.60 and 33,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,952.72, 82,734.60 and 33,095.28 is: 45,671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,952.72 : 82,734.60 = 33,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,952.72/82,734.60 = 33,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,952.72x = 82,734.60 × 33,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,952.72x = 2,738,124,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,124,752.69/59,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,671.40

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