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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,526, 82,145.88 and 33,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,526, 82,145.88 and 33,030 is: 45,581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,526 : 82,145.88 = 33,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,526/82,145.88 = 33,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,526x = 82,145.88 × 33,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,526x = 2,713,278,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,278,416.40/59,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,581.40

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