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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906, 82,670.28 and 33,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906, 82,670.28 and 33,410 is: 46,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906 : 82,670.28 = 33,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906/82,670.28 = 33,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906x = 82,670.28 × 33,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906x = 2,762,014,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,014,054.80/59,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,105.80

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