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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.97, 81,785.45 and 33,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.97, 81,785.45 and 33,421.46 is: 46,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.97 : 81,785.45 = 33,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.97/81,785.45 = 33,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.97x = 81,785.45 × 33,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.97x = 2,733,389,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,389,092.43/59,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,121.50

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