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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.47, 82,767.44 and 33,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.47, 82,767.44 and 33,119.68 is: 45,705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.47 : 82,767.44 = 33,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.47/82,767.44 = 33,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.47x = 82,767.44 × 33,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.47x = 2,741,230,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,230,961.62/59,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,705.87

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