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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961.06, 82,745.01 and 33,102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961.06, 82,745.01 and 33,102.81 is: 45,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961.06 : 82,745.01 = 33,102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961.06/82,745.01 = 33,102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961.06x = 82,745.01 × 33,102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961.06x = 2,739,092,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,092,344.48/59,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,681.19

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