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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,973.16, 82,751.61 and 33,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,973.16, 82,751.61 and 33,114.91 is: 45,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,973.16 : 82,751.61 = 33,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,973.16/82,751.61 = 33,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,973.16x = 82,751.61 × 33,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,973.16x = 2,740,312,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,312,117.51/59,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,692.31

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