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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,913.51, 82,681.19 and 33,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,913.51, 82,681.19 and 33,055.77 is: 45,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,913.51 : 82,681.19 = 33,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,913.51/82,681.19 = 33,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,913.51x = 82,681.19 × 33,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,913.51x = 2,733,090,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,090,399.97/59,913.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,617.26

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