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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,904, 82,667.88 and 33,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,904, 82,667.88 and 33,047.46 is: 45,605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,904 : 82,667.88 = 33,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,904/82,667.88 = 33,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,904x = 82,667.88 × 33,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,904x = 2,731,963,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,963,457.58/59,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,605.69

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