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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,257.48, 81,780.36 and 33,771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,257.48, 81,780.36 and 33,771.64 is: 46,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,257.48 : 81,780.36 = 33,771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,257.48/81,780.36 = 33,771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,257.48x = 81,780.36 × 33,771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,257.48x = 2,761,856,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,856,876.99/59,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,607.73

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