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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,958, 82,665.12 and 49,163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,958, 82,665.12 and 49,163.10 is: 67,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,958 : 82,665.12 = 49,163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,958/82,665.12 = 49,163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,958x = 82,665.12 × 49,163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,958x = 4,064,073,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,073,561.07/59,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,782.01

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