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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,955.76, 82,738.48 and 33,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,955.76, 82,738.48 and 33,098.24 is: 45,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,955.76 : 82,738.48 = 33,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,955.76/82,738.48 = 33,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,955.76x = 82,738.48 × 33,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,955.76x = 2,738,498,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,498,068.28/59,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,675.31

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