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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,152.70, 81,629.65 and 33,658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,152.70, 81,629.65 and 33,658.51 is: 46,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,152.70 : 81,629.65 = 33,658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,152.70/81,629.65 = 33,658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,152.70x = 81,629.65 × 33,658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,152.70x = 2,747,532,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,532,390.82/59,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,448.13

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