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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,969.59, 82,757.50 and 33,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,969.59, 82,757.50 and 33,111.52 is: 45,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,969.59 : 82,757.50 = 33,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,969.59/82,757.50 = 33,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,969.59x = 82,757.50 × 33,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,969.59x = 2,740,226,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,226,326.73/59,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,693.60

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