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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,043.35, 81,475.74 and 33,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,043.35, 81,475.74 and 33,205.76 is: 45,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,043.35 : 81,475.74 = 33,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,043.35/81,475.74 = 33,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,043.35x = 81,475.74 × 33,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,043.35x = 2,705,464,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,464,071.95/59,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,821.66

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