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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.28, 82,759.96 and 33,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.28, 82,759.96 and 33,115.48 is: 45,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.28 : 82,759.96 = 33,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.28/82,759.96 = 33,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.28x = 82,759.96 × 33,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.28x = 2,740,635,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,635,800.18/59,971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,699.14

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