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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,866.62, 82,615.86 and 33,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,866.62, 82,615.86 and 33,009.18 is: 45,552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,866.62 : 82,615.86 = 33,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,866.62/82,615.86 = 33,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,866.62x = 82,615.86 × 33,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,866.62x = 2,727,081,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,081,588.29/59,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,552.62

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