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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,891.23, 82,646.91 and 33,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,891.23, 82,646.91 and 33,032.13 is: 45,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,891.23 : 82,646.91 = 33,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,891.23/82,646.91 = 33,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,891.23x = 82,646.91 × 33,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,891.23x = 2,730,003,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,003,475.22/59,891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,582.69

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