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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.33, 82,668.32 and 33,050.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.33, 82,668.32 and 33,050.41 is: 45,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.33 : 82,668.32 = 33,050.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.33/82,668.32 = 33,050.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.33x = 82,668.32 × 33,050.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.33x = 2,732,221,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,221,291.42/59,905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,608.99

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