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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,888.74, 82,646.86 and 33,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,888.74, 82,646.86 and 33,031.98 is: 45,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,888.74 : 82,646.86 = 33,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,888.74/82,646.86 = 33,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,888.74x = 82,646.86 × 33,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,888.74x = 2,729,989,426.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,989,426.58/59,888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,584.35

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