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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.85, 82,804.91 and 33,145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.85, 82,804.91 and 33,145.29 is: 45,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.85 : 82,804.91 = 33,145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.85/82,804.91 = 33,145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.85x = 82,804.91 × 33,145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.85x = 2,744,592,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,592,755.37/59,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,743.33

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