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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,254.56, 81,774.24 and 33,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,254.56, 81,774.24 and 33,761.28 is: 46,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,254.56 : 81,774.24 = 33,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,254.56/81,774.24 = 33,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,254.56x = 81,774.24 × 33,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,254.56x = 2,760,803,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,803,013.43/59,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,592.25

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