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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.68, 82,623.49 and 33,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.68, 82,623.49 and 33,015.14 is: 45,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.68 : 82,623.49 = 33,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.68/82,623.49 = 33,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.68x = 82,623.49 × 33,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.68x = 2,727,825,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,825,593.98/59,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,561.20

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