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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.97, 81,637.56 and 33,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.97, 81,637.56 and 33,665.58 is: 46,456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.97 : 81,637.56 = 33,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.97/81,637.56 = 33,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.97x = 81,637.56 × 33,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.97x = 2,748,375,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,375,807.18/59,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,456.68

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