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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,987.54, 82,782.59 and 33,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,987.54, 82,782.59 and 33,132.98 is: 45,723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,987.54 : 82,782.59 = 33,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,987.54/82,782.59 = 33,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,987.54x = 82,782.59 × 33,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,987.54x = 2,742,833,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,833,319.24/59,987.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,723.39

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