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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.81, 82,664.49 and 33,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.81, 82,664.49 and 33,044.38 is: 45,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.81 : 82,664.49 = 33,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.81/82,664.49 = 33,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.81x = 82,664.49 × 33,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.81x = 2,731,596,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,596,737.32/59,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,601.24

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