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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,241.46, 81,758.28 and 33,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,241.46, 81,758.28 and 33,755.62 is: 46,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,241.46 : 81,758.28 = 33,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,241.46/81,758.28 = 33,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,241.46x = 81,758.28 × 33,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,241.46x = 2,759,801,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,801,431.53/59,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,585.64

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