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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,257.76, 81,783.40 and 33,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,257.76, 81,783.40 and 33,773.23 is: 46,611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,257.76 : 81,783.40 = 33,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,257.76/81,783.40 = 33,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,257.76x = 81,783.40 × 33,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,257.76x = 2,762,089,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,089,289.49/59,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,611.44

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