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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,995.97, 82,799.57 and 33,141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,995.97, 82,799.57 and 33,141.41 is: 45,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,995.97 : 82,799.57 = 33,141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,995.97/82,799.57 = 33,141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,995.97x = 82,799.57 × 33,141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,995.97x = 2,744,094,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,094,331.49/59,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,737.98

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