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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.22, 81,644.12 and 33,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.22, 81,644.12 and 33,669.78 is: 46,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.22 : 81,644.12 = 33,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.22/81,644.12 = 33,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.22x = 81,644.12 × 33,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.22x = 2,748,939,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,939,558.69/59,157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,468.37

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