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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,884.74, 82,639.14 and 33,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,884.74, 82,639.14 and 33,027.23 is: 45,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,884.74 : 82,639.14 = 33,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,884.74/82,639.14 = 33,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,884.74x = 82,639.14 × 33,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,884.74x = 2,729,341,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,341,470.59/59,884.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,576.58

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