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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.74, 82,756.99 and 33,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.74, 82,756.99 and 33,111.30 is: 45,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.74 : 82,756.99 = 33,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.74/82,756.99 = 33,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.74x = 82,756.99 × 33,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.74x = 2,740,191,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,191,522.99/59,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,693.67

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