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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,993.76, 82,790.89 and 33,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,993.76, 82,790.89 and 33,138.12 is: 45,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,993.76 : 82,790.89 = 33,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,993.76/82,790.89 = 33,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,993.76x = 82,790.89 × 33,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,993.76x = 2,743,534,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,534,447.73/59,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,730.33

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