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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,861.44, 82,609.38 and 33,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,861.44, 82,609.38 and 33,003.26 is: 45,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,861.44 : 82,609.38 = 33,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,861.44/82,609.38 = 33,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,861.44x = 82,609.38 × 33,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,861.44x = 2,726,378,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,378,268.52/59,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,544.82

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