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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.28, 82,672.33 and 33,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.28, 82,672.33 and 33,049.78 is: 45,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.28 : 82,672.33 = 33,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.28/82,672.33 = 33,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.28x = 82,672.33 × 33,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.28x = 2,732,302,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,302,318.59/59,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,608.85

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