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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907, 82,671.66 and 33,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907, 82,671.66 and 33,411 is: 46,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907 : 82,671.66 = 33,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907/82,671.66 = 33,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907x = 82,671.66 × 33,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907x = 2,762,142,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,142,832.26/59,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,107.18

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