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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.60, 81,801.27 and 33,784.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.60, 81,801.27 and 33,784.38 is: 46,631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.60 : 81,801.27 = 33,784.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.60/81,801.27 = 33,784.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.60x = 81,801.27 × 33,784.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.60x = 2,763,605,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,605,190.16/59,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,631.64

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