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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,680.65, 82,339.12 and 33,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,680.65, 82,339.12 and 33,836.44 is: 46,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,680.65 : 82,339.12 = 33,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,680.65/82,339.12 = 33,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,680.65x = 82,339.12 × 33,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,680.65x = 2,786,062,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,062,281.84/59,680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,682.84

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