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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906.70, 82,670.22 and 33,051.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906.70, 82,670.22 and 33,051.78 is: 45,610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906.70 : 82,670.22 = 33,051.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906.70/82,670.22 = 33,051.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906.70x = 82,670.22 × 33,051.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906.70x = 2,732,397,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,397,923.99/59,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,610.89

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