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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,867.80, 82,617.90 and 33,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,867.80, 82,617.90 and 33,009.85 is: 45,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,867.80 : 82,617.90 = 33,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,867.80/82,617.90 = 33,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,867.80x = 82,617.90 × 33,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,867.80x = 2,727,204,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,204,486.32/59,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,553.78

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