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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,152.95, 81,630 and 33,658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,152.95, 81,630 and 33,658.77 is: 46,448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,152.95 : 81,630 = 33,658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,152.95/81,630 = 33,658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,152.95x = 81,630 × 33,658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,152.95x = 2,747,565,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,565,395.10/59,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,448.49

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