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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,024.61, 81,444.65 and 33,178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,024.61, 81,444.65 and 33,178.06 is: 45,780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,024.61 : 81,444.65 = 33,178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,024.61/81,444.65 = 33,178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,024.61x = 81,444.65 × 33,178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,024.61x = 2,702,175,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,175,318.49/59,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,780.49

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