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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961, 82,669.26 and 49,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961, 82,669.26 and 49,166.10 is: 67,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961 : 82,669.26 = 49,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961/82,669.26 = 49,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961x = 82,669.26 × 49,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961x = 4,064,525,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,525,104.09/59,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,786.15

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