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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,870.76, 82,625.38 and 33,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,870.76, 82,625.38 and 33,013.20 is: 45,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,870.76 : 82,625.38 = 33,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,870.76/82,625.38 = 33,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,870.76x = 82,625.38 × 33,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,870.76x = 2,727,728,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,728,195.02/59,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,560.27

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