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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,992.83, 82,790.79 and 33,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,992.83, 82,790.79 and 33,134.73 is: 45,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,992.83 : 82,790.79 = 33,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,992.83/82,790.79 = 33,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,992.83x = 82,790.79 × 33,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,992.83x = 2,743,250,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,250,473.14/59,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,726.31

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