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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,265.24, 81,786.06 and 33,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,265.24, 81,786.06 and 33,770.88 is: 46,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,265.24 : 81,786.06 = 33,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,265.24/81,786.06 = 33,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,265.24x = 81,786.06 × 33,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,265.24x = 2,761,987,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,987,217.93/59,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,603.83

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