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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,858.39, 82,605.12 and 33,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,858.39, 82,605.12 and 33,001.86 is: 45,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,858.39 : 82,605.12 = 33,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,858.39/82,605.12 = 33,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,858.39x = 82,605.12 × 33,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,858.39x = 2,726,122,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,122,791.54/59,858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,542.87

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