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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,864.66, 82,616.91 and 33,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,864.66, 82,616.91 and 33,007.08 is: 45,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,864.66 : 82,616.91 = 33,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,864.66/82,616.91 = 33,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,864.66x = 82,616.91 × 33,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,864.66x = 2,726,942,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,942,957.72/59,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,551.80

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