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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,262.48, 81,787.26 and 33,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,262.48, 81,787.26 and 33,776.64 is: 46,614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,262.48 : 81,787.26 = 33,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,262.48/81,787.26 = 33,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,262.48x = 81,787.26 × 33,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,262.48x = 2,762,498,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,498,837.61/59,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,614.63

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