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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.64, 81,792.89 and 33,780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.64, 81,792.89 and 33,780.16 is: 46,621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.64 : 81,792.89 = 33,780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.64/81,792.89 = 33,780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.64x = 81,792.89 × 33,780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.64x = 2,762,976,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,976,971.08/59,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,621.00

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