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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,958.55, 82,742.82 and 33,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,958.55, 82,742.82 and 33,101.08 is: 45,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,958.55 : 82,742.82 = 33,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,958.55/82,742.82 = 33,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,958.55x = 82,742.82 × 33,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,958.55x = 2,738,876,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,876,373.26/59,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,679.50

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