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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.97, 82,777.79 and 33,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.97, 82,777.79 and 33,127.19 is: 45,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.97 : 82,777.79 = 33,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.97/82,777.79 = 33,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.97x = 82,777.79 × 33,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.97x = 2,742,195,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,195,411.47/59,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,716.24

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