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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,993.37, 82,783.76 and 33,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,993.37, 82,783.76 and 33,134.27 is: 45,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,993.37 : 82,783.76 = 33,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,993.37/82,783.76 = 33,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,993.37x = 82,783.76 × 33,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,993.37x = 2,742,978,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,978,875.87/59,993.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,721.37

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