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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,028.37, 81,449.82 and 33,181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,028.37, 81,449.82 and 33,181.81 is: 45,785.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,028.37 : 81,449.82 = 33,181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,028.37/81,449.82 = 33,181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,028.37x = 81,449.82 × 33,181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,028.37x = 2,702,652,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,652,248.15/59,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,785.65

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