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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,862.94, 82,607.13 and 33,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,862.94, 82,607.13 and 33,005.74 is: 45,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,862.94 : 82,607.13 = 33,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,862.94/82,607.13 = 33,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,862.94x = 82,607.13 × 33,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,862.94x = 2,726,509,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,509,454.93/59,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,545.87

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