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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,988.54, 82,783.96 and 33,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,988.54, 82,783.96 and 33,133.98 is: 45,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,988.54 : 82,783.96 = 33,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,988.54/82,783.96 = 33,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,988.54x = 82,783.96 × 33,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,988.54x = 2,742,962,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,962,074.96/59,988.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,724.77

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