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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,989.26, 82,783.57 and 33,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,989.26, 82,783.57 and 33,129.86 is: 45,718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,989.26 : 82,783.57 = 33,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,989.26/82,783.57 = 33,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,989.26x = 82,783.57 × 33,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,989.26x = 2,742,608,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,608,115.43/59,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,718.32

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