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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.24, 81,784.68 and 33,769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.24, 81,784.68 and 33,769.88 is: 46,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.24 : 81,784.68 = 33,769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.24/81,784.68 = 33,769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.24x = 81,784.68 × 33,769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.24x = 2,761,858,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,858,829.44/59,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,602.45

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