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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,861.94, 82,605.75 and 33,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,861.94, 82,605.75 and 33,004.74 is: 45,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,861.94 : 82,605.75 = 33,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,861.94/82,605.75 = 33,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,861.94x = 82,605.75 × 33,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,861.94x = 2,726,381,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,381,301.26/59,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,544.49

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