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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,956, 82,740.60 and 33,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,956, 82,740.60 and 33,098.44 is: 45,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,956 : 82,740.60 = 33,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,956/82,740.60 = 33,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,956x = 82,740.60 × 33,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,956x = 2,738,584,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,584,784.66/59,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,676.58

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