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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.08, 82,662.45 and 33,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.08, 82,662.45 and 33,046.16 is: 45,603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.08 : 82,662.45 = 33,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.08/82,662.45 = 33,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.08x = 82,662.45 × 33,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.08x = 2,731,676,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,676,135.38/59,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,603.12

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