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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,887.74, 82,643.28 and 33,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,887.74, 82,643.28 and 33,030.23 is: 45,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,887.74 : 82,643.28 = 33,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,887.74/82,643.28 = 33,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,887.74x = 82,643.28 × 33,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,887.74x = 2,729,726,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,726,133.14/59,887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,580.72

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