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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,868.74, 82,619.42 and 33,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,868.74, 82,619.42 and 33,012.23 is: 45,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,868.74 : 82,619.42 = 33,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,868.74/82,619.42 = 33,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,868.74x = 82,619.42 × 33,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,868.74x = 2,727,450,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,450,717.35/59,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,557.17

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