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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,262.93, 81,782.91 and 33,768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,262.93, 81,782.91 and 33,768.18 is: 46,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,262.93 : 81,782.91 = 33,768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,262.93/81,782.91 = 33,768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,262.93x = 81,782.91 × 33,768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,262.93x = 2,761,660,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,660,025.80/59,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,600.13

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