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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,904.91, 82,668.86 and 33,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,904.91, 82,668.86 and 33,047.36 is: 45,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,904.91 : 82,668.86 = 33,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,904.91/82,668.86 = 33,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,904.91x = 82,668.86 × 33,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,904.91x = 2,731,987,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,987,577.21/59,904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,605.40

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