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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999, 82,798.62 and 33,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999, 82,798.62 and 33,503 is: 46,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999 : 82,798.62 = 33,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999/82,798.62 = 33,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999x = 82,798.62 × 33,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999x = 2,774,002,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,002,165.86/59,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,234.14

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