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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,836.66, 82,560.08 and 33,989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,836.66, 82,560.08 and 33,989.45 is: 46,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,836.66 : 82,560.08 = 33,989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,836.66/82,560.08 = 33,989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,836.66x = 82,560.08 × 33,989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,836.66x = 2,806,171,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,171,541.21/59,836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,897.20

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