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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,869.59, 82,618.45 and 33,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,869.59, 82,618.45 and 33,011.64 is: 45,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,869.59 : 82,618.45 = 33,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,869.59/82,618.45 = 33,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,869.59x = 82,618.45 × 33,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,869.59x = 2,727,370,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,370,446.23/59,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,555.19

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