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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,957.40, 82,740.13 and 33,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,957.40, 82,740.13 and 33,099.33 is: 45,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,957.40 : 82,740.13 = 33,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,957.40/82,740.13 = 33,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,957.40x = 82,740.13 × 33,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,957.40x = 2,738,643,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,643,280.82/59,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,676.48

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