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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,957, 82,741.98 and 33,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,957, 82,741.98 and 33,099.44 is: 45,677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,957 : 82,741.98 = 33,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,957/82,741.98 = 33,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,957x = 82,741.98 × 33,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,957x = 2,738,713,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,713,202.49/59,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,677.96

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