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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968, 82,757.04 and 33,110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968, 82,757.04 and 33,110.56 is: 45,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968 : 82,757.04 = 33,110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968/82,757.04 = 33,110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968x = 82,757.04 × 33,110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968x = 2,740,131,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,131,938.34/59,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,693.24

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