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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.15, 81,638.92 and 33,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.15, 81,638.92 and 33,667.36 is: 46,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.15 : 81,638.92 = 33,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.15/81,638.92 = 33,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.15x = 81,638.92 × 33,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.15x = 2,748,566,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,566,747.64/59,157.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,462.13

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