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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.40, 82,668.67 and 33,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.40, 82,668.67 and 33,049.04 is: 45,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.40 : 82,668.67 = 33,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.40/82,668.67 = 33,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.40x = 82,668.67 × 33,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.40x = 2,732,119,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,119,685.61/59,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,607.24

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