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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.60, 82,742.34 and 33,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.60, 82,742.34 and 33,099.56 is: 45,680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.60 : 82,742.34 = 33,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.60/82,742.34 = 33,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.60x = 82,742.34 × 33,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.60x = 2,738,735,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,735,047.37/59,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,680.15

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