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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,175.33, 81,662.51 and 33,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,175.33, 81,662.51 and 33,680.45 is: 46,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,175.33 : 81,662.51 = 33,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,175.33/81,662.51 = 33,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,175.33x = 81,662.51 × 33,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,175.33x = 2,750,429,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,429,508.21/59,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,479.33

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