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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,867.22, 82,615.80 and 33,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,867.22, 82,615.80 and 33,012.24 is: 45,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,867.22 : 82,615.80 = 33,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,867.22/82,615.80 = 33,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,867.22x = 82,615.80 × 33,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,867.22x = 2,727,332,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,332,617.39/59,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,556.36

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