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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,862.44, 82,606.44 and 33,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,862.44, 82,606.44 and 33,005.24 is: 45,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,862.44 : 82,606.44 = 33,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,862.44/82,606.44 = 33,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,862.44x = 82,606.44 × 33,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,862.44x = 2,726,445,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,445,377.75/59,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,545.18

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