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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,859.96, 82,605.36 and 33,001.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,859.96, 82,605.36 and 33,001.86 is: 45,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,859.96 : 82,605.36 = 33,001.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,859.96/82,605.36 = 33,001.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,859.96x = 82,605.36 × 33,001.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,859.96x = 2,726,130,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,130,525.97/59,859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,541.80

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