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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.77, 82,769.34 and 33,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.77, 82,769.34 and 33,122.10 is: 45,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.77 : 82,769.34 = 33,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.77/82,769.34 = 33,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.77x = 82,769.34 × 33,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.77x = 2,741,494,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,494,325.43/59,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,708.51

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