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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,936.64, 82,711.68 and 33,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,936.64, 82,711.68 and 33,081.84 is: 45,652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,936.64 : 82,711.68 = 33,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,936.64/82,711.68 = 33,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,936.64x = 82,711.68 × 33,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,936.64x = 2,736,254,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,254,563.89/59,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,652.45

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