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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,858.64, 82,601.60 and 33,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,858.64, 82,601.60 and 33,001.12 is: 45,539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,858.64 : 82,601.60 = 33,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,858.64/82,601.60 = 33,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,858.64x = 82,601.60 × 33,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,858.64x = 2,725,945,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,945,313.79/59,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,539.71

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