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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,936.66, 82,712.53 and 33,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,936.66, 82,712.53 and 33,079.18 is: 45,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,936.66 : 82,712.53 = 33,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,936.66/82,712.53 = 33,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,936.66x = 82,712.53 × 33,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,936.66x = 2,736,062,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,062,668.13/59,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,649.23

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