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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.94, 82,621.47 and 33,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.94, 82,621.47 and 33,014.44 is: 45,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.94 : 82,621.47 = 33,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.94/82,621.47 = 33,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.94x = 82,621.47 × 33,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.94x = 2,727,701,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,701,564.03/59,871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,558.93

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