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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,884.71, 82,644.69 and 33,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,884.71, 82,644.69 and 33,027.27 is: 45,579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,884.71 : 82,644.69 = 33,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,884.71/82,644.69 = 33,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,884.71x = 82,644.69 × 33,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,884.71x = 2,729,528,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,528,490.70/59,884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,579.72

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