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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,251.14, 81,774.30 and 33,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,251.14, 81,774.30 and 33,766.74 is: 46,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,251.14 : 81,774.30 = 33,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,251.14/81,774.30 = 33,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,251.14x = 81,774.30 × 33,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,251.14x = 2,761,251,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,251,526.78/59,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,602.50

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