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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,904, 82,667.52 and 33,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,904, 82,667.52 and 33,408 is: 46,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,904 : 82,667.52 = 33,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,904/82,667.52 = 33,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,904x = 82,667.52 × 33,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,904x = 2,761,756,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,756,508.16/59,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,103.04

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