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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,974.97, 82,765.44 and 33,117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,974.97, 82,765.44 and 33,117.53 is: 45,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,974.97 : 82,765.44 = 33,117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,974.97/82,765.44 = 33,117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,974.97x = 82,765.44 × 33,117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,974.97x = 2,740,986,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,986,528.34/59,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,702.18

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