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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,566.72, 82,205.76 and 33,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,566.72, 82,205.76 and 33,070.72 is: 45,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,566.72 : 82,205.76 = 33,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,566.72/82,205.76 = 33,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,566.72x = 82,205.76 × 33,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,566.72x = 2,718,603,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,603,671.35/59,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,639.64

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