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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,845, 82,591.86 and 33,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,845, 82,591.86 and 33,349 is: 46,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,845 : 82,591.86 = 33,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,845/82,591.86 = 33,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,845x = 82,591.86 × 33,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,845x = 2,754,355,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,355,939.14/59,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,024.83

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