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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,991.57, 82,788.99 and 33,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,991.57, 82,788.99 and 33,134.76 is: 45,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,991.57 : 82,788.99 = 33,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,991.57/82,788.99 = 33,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,991.57x = 82,788.99 × 33,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,991.57x = 2,743,193,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,193,314.29/59,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,726.31

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