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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,030.62, 81,452.93 and 33,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,030.62, 81,452.93 and 33,184.06 is: 45,788.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,030.62 : 81,452.93 = 33,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,030.62/81,452.93 = 33,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,030.62x = 81,452.93 × 33,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,030.62x = 2,702,938,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,938,546.74/59,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,788.76

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