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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,873.87, 82,624.05 and 33,017.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,873.87, 82,624.05 and 33,017.51 is: 45,563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,873.87 : 82,624.05 = 33,017.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,873.87/82,624.05 = 33,017.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,873.87x = 82,624.05 × 33,017.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,873.87x = 2,728,040,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,040,603.68/59,873.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,563.12

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