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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,177.52, 81,661.67 and 33,690.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,177.52, 81,661.67 and 33,690.09 is: 46,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,177.52 : 81,661.67 = 33,690.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,177.52/81,661.67 = 33,690.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,177.52x = 81,661.67 × 33,690.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,177.52x = 2,751,189,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,189,275.97/59,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,490.45

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