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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,161.98, 81,640.32 and 33,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,161.98, 81,640.32 and 33,667.58 is: 46,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,161.98 : 81,640.32 = 33,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,161.98/81,640.32 = 33,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,161.98x = 81,640.32 × 33,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,161.98x = 2,748,632,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,632,004.83/59,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,459.43

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