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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,957.78, 82,741.25 and 33,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,957.78, 82,741.25 and 33,099.72 is: 45,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,957.78 : 82,741.25 = 33,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,957.78/82,741.25 = 33,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,957.78x = 82,741.25 × 33,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,957.78x = 2,738,712,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,712,041.95/59,957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,677.34

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