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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,882.66, 82,636.98 and 33,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,882.66, 82,636.98 and 33,027.65 is: 45,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,882.66 : 82,636.98 = 33,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,882.66/82,636.98 = 33,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,882.66x = 82,636.98 × 33,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,882.66x = 2,729,305,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,305,252.50/59,882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,577.56

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