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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,983.98, 82,777.51 and 33,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,983.98, 82,777.51 and 33,126.27 is: 45,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,983.98 : 82,777.51 = 33,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,983.98/82,777.51 = 33,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,983.98x = 82,777.51 × 33,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,983.98x = 2,742,110,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,110,146.19/59,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,714.04

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