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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.90, 82,738.05 and 33,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.90, 82,738.05 and 33,096.92 is: 45,673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.90 : 82,738.05 = 33,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.90/82,738.05 = 33,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.90x = 82,738.05 × 33,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.90x = 2,738,374,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,374,621.81/59,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,673.91

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