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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,176.33, 81,663.89 and 33,681.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,176.33, 81,663.89 and 33,681.45 is: 46,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,176.33 : 81,663.89 = 33,681.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,176.33/81,663.89 = 33,681.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,176.33x = 81,663.89 × 33,681.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,176.33x = 2,750,558,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,558,227.84/59,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,480.72

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