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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,983.42, 82,777.26 and 33,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,983.42, 82,777.26 and 33,125.44 is: 45,713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,983.42 : 82,777.26 = 33,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,983.42/82,777.26 = 33,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,983.42x = 82,777.26 × 33,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,983.42x = 2,742,033,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,033,159.49/59,983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,713.18

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