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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,965.16, 82,751.38 and 33,107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,965.16, 82,751.38 and 33,107.09 is: 45,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,965.16 : 82,751.38 = 33,107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,965.16/82,751.38 = 33,107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,965.16x = 82,751.38 × 33,107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,965.16x = 2,739,656,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,656,805.99/59,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,687.48

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