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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,870.83, 82,619.98 and 33,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,870.83, 82,619.98 and 33,013.33 is: 45,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,870.83 : 82,619.98 = 33,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,870.83/82,619.98 = 33,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,870.83x = 82,619.98 × 33,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,870.83x = 2,727,560,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,560,664.33/59,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,557.42

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