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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,985.37, 82,779.15 and 33,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,985.37, 82,779.15 and 33,127.35 is: 45,715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,985.37 : 82,779.15 = 33,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,985.37/82,779.15 = 33,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,985.37x = 82,779.15 × 33,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,985.37x = 2,742,253,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,253,874.75/59,985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,715.38

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