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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.69, 82,672.38 and 33,051.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.69, 82,672.38 and 33,051.87 is: 45,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.69 : 82,672.38 = 33,051.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.69/82,672.38 = 33,051.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.69x = 82,672.38 × 33,051.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.69x = 2,732,476,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,476,756.35/59,907.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,611.45

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