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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.96, 82,776.21 and 33,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.96, 82,776.21 and 33,125.36 is: 45,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.96 : 82,776.21 = 33,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.96/82,776.21 = 33,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.96x = 82,776.21 × 33,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.96x = 2,741,991,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,991,403.91/59,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,712.84

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