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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.49, 82,771.67 and 33,124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.49, 82,771.67 and 33,124.76 is: 45,709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.49 : 82,771.67 = 33,124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.49/82,771.67 = 33,124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.49x = 82,771.67 × 33,124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.49x = 2,741,791,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,791,827.67/59,982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,709.87

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