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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,863.61, 82,612.35 and 33,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,863.61, 82,612.35 and 33,007.19 is: 45,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,863.61 : 82,612.35 = 33,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,863.61/82,612.35 = 33,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,863.61x = 82,612.35 × 33,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,863.61x = 2,726,801,119.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,801,119.73/59,863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,550.23

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