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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.58, 82,762.29 and 33,115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.58, 82,762.29 and 33,115.14 is: 45,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.58 : 82,762.29 = 33,115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.58/82,762.29 = 33,115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.58x = 82,762.29 × 33,115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.58x = 2,740,684,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,684,820.07/59,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,698.96

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