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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256.36, 81,773.85 and 33,761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256.36, 81,773.85 and 33,761.61 is: 46,591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256.36 : 81,773.85 = 33,761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256.36/81,773.85 = 33,761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256.36x = 81,773.85 × 33,761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256.36x = 2,760,816,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,816,958.50/59,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,591.07

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