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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,955.89, 82,739.32 and 33,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,955.89, 82,739.32 and 33,098.33 is: 45,675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,955.89 : 82,739.32 = 33,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,955.89/82,739.32 = 33,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,955.89x = 82,739.32 × 33,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,955.89x = 2,738,533,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,533,317.34/59,955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,675.81

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