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