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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,876.06, 82,629.52 and 33,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,876.06, 82,629.52 and 33,019.54 is: 45,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,876.06 : 82,629.52 = 33,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,876.06/82,629.52 = 33,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,876.06x = 82,629.52 × 33,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,876.06x = 2,728,388,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,388,451.70/59,876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,567.27

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