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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,864.66, 82,612.24 and 33,009.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,864.66, 82,612.24 and 33,009.65 is: 45,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,864.66 : 82,612.24 = 33,009.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,864.66/82,612.24 = 33,009.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,864.66x = 82,612.24 × 33,009.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,864.66x = 2,727,000,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,000,963.07/59,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,552.77

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