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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,232.55, 81,740.90 and 33,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,232.55, 81,740.90 and 33,741.28 is: 46,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,232.55 : 81,740.90 = 33,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,232.55/81,740.90 = 33,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,232.55x = 81,740.90 × 33,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,232.55x = 2,758,042,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,042,594.35/59,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,562.96

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