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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,865.36, 82,614.77 and 33,008.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,865.36, 82,614.77 and 33,008.93 is: 45,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,865.36 : 82,614.77 = 33,008.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,865.36/82,614.77 = 33,008.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,865.36x = 82,614.77 × 33,008.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,865.36x = 2,727,024,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,024,994.85/59,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,552.64

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