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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,867.87, 82,621.40 and 33,010.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,867.87, 82,621.40 and 33,010.34 is: 45,556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,867.87 : 82,621.40 = 33,010.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,867.87/82,621.40 = 33,010.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,867.87x = 82,621.40 × 33,010.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,867.87x = 2,727,360,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,360,505.28/59,867.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,556.33

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