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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961.99, 82,747.67 and 33,104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961.99, 82,747.67 and 33,104.55 is: 45,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961.99 : 82,747.67 = 33,104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961.99/82,747.67 = 33,104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961.99x = 82,747.67 × 33,104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961.99x = 2,739,324,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,324,378.90/59,961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,684.35

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