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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,863.94, 82,608.51 and 33,006.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,863.94, 82,608.51 and 33,006.74 is: 45,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,863.94 : 82,608.51 = 33,006.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,863.94/82,608.51 = 33,006.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,863.94x = 82,608.51 × 33,006.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,863.94x = 2,726,637,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,637,611.36/59,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,547.25

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