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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,960.76, 82,745.86 and 33,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,960.76, 82,745.86 and 33,103.28 is: 45,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,960.76 : 82,745.86 = 33,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,960.76/82,745.86 = 33,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,960.76x = 82,745.86 × 33,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,960.76x = 2,739,159,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,159,372.42/59,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,682.53

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