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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,959.53, 82,744.44 and 33,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,959.53, 82,744.44 and 33,101.55 is: 45,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,959.53 : 82,744.44 = 33,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,959.53/82,744.44 = 33,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,959.53x = 82,744.44 × 33,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,959.53x = 2,738,969,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,969,217.88/59,959.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,680.30

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