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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,957.70, 82,740.48 and 33,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,957.70, 82,740.48 and 33,101.04 is: 45,678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,957.70 : 82,740.48 = 33,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,957.70/82,740.48 = 33,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,957.70x = 82,740.48 × 33,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,957.70x = 2,738,795,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,795,938.10/59,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,678.80

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