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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,174.55, 81,661.37 and 33,682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,174.55, 81,661.37 and 33,682.91 is: 46,482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,174.55 : 81,661.37 = 33,682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,174.55/81,661.37 = 33,682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,174.55x = 81,661.37 × 33,682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,174.55x = 2,750,591,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,591,999.47/59,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,482.69

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