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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.85, 82,621.55 and 33,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.85, 82,621.55 and 33,013.89 is: 45,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.85 : 82,621.55 = 33,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.85/82,621.55 = 33,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.85x = 82,621.55 × 33,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.85x = 2,727,658,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,658,845.86/59,871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,558.29

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