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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,875.44, 82,629 and 33,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,875.44, 82,629 and 33,018 is: 45,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,875.44 : 82,629 = 33,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,875.44/82,629 = 33,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,875.44x = 82,629 × 33,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,875.44x = 2,728,244,322
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,244,322/59,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,565.33

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