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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511, 82,125.18 and 33,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511, 82,125.18 and 33,015 is: 45,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511 : 82,125.18 = 33,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511/82,125.18 = 33,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511x = 82,125.18 × 33,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511x = 2,711,362,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,362,817.70/59,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,560.70

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