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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,960.76, 82,745.38 and 33,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,960.76, 82,745.38 and 33,103.24 is: 45,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,960.76 : 82,745.38 = 33,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,960.76/82,745.38 = 33,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,960.76x = 82,745.38 × 33,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,960.76x = 2,739,140,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,140,173.03/59,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,682.21

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