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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966, 82,754.28 and 33,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966, 82,754.28 and 33,108.56 is: 45,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966 : 82,754.28 = 33,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966/82,754.28 = 33,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966x = 82,754.28 × 33,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966x = 2,739,875,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,875,044.64/59,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,690.48

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