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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,254.77, 81,777.03 and 33,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,254.77, 81,777.03 and 33,764.60 is: 46,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,254.77 : 81,777.03 = 33,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,254.77/81,777.03 = 33,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,254.77x = 81,777.03 × 33,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,254.77x = 2,761,168,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,168,478.30/59,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,598.25

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