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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.17, 82,755.69 and 33,110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.17, 82,755.69 and 33,110.43 is: 45,692.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.17 : 82,755.69 = 33,110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.17/82,755.69 = 33,110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.17x = 82,755.69 × 33,110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.17x = 2,740,076,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,076,480.85/59,968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,692.18

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