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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,868.09, 82,618.65 and 33,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,868.09, 82,618.65 and 33,011.60 is: 45,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,868.09 : 82,618.65 = 33,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,868.09/82,618.65 = 33,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,868.09x = 82,618.65 × 33,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,868.09x = 2,727,373,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,373,413.25/59,868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,556.38

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