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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,023.73, 81,443.44 and 33,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,023.73, 81,443.44 and 33,177.18 is: 45,779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,023.73 : 81,443.44 = 33,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,023.73/81,443.44 = 33,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,023.73x = 81,443.44 × 33,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,023.73x = 2,702,063,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,063,668.70/59,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,779.28

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