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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.22, 82,799.91 and 33,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.22, 82,799.91 and 33,141.66 is: 45,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.22 : 82,799.91 = 33,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.22/82,799.91 = 33,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.22x = 82,799.91 × 33,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.22x = 2,744,126,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,126,465.25/59,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,738.32

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