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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.96, 82,752.84 and 33,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.96, 82,752.84 and 33,111.52 is: 45,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.96 : 82,752.84 = 33,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.96/82,752.84 = 33,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.96x = 82,752.84 × 33,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.96x = 2,740,072,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,072,316.72/59,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,691.51

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