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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961.20, 82,744.29 and 33,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961.20, 82,744.29 and 33,103.14 is: 45,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961.20 : 82,744.29 = 33,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961.20/82,744.29 = 33,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961.20x = 82,744.29 × 33,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961.20x = 2,739,095,816.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,095,816.07/59,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,681.14

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