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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,955.75, 82,739.06 and 33,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,955.75, 82,739.06 and 33,098.28 is: 45,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,955.75 : 82,739.06 = 33,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,955.75/82,739.06 = 33,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,955.75x = 82,739.06 × 33,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,955.75x = 2,738,520,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,520,409.33/59,955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,675.69

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