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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,921.72, 82,691.91 and 33,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,921.72, 82,691.91 and 33,064.22 is: 45,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,921.72 : 82,691.91 = 33,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,921.72/82,691.91 = 33,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,921.72x = 82,691.91 × 33,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,921.72x = 2,734,143,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,143,504.46/59,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,628.59

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