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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.92, 82,769.09 and 33,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.92, 82,769.09 and 33,122.25 is: 45,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.92 : 82,769.09 = 33,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.92/82,769.09 = 33,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.92x = 82,769.09 × 33,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.92x = 2,741,498,325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,498,325.64/59,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,708.46

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