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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,265.64, 81,794.27 and 33,781.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,265.64, 81,794.27 and 33,781.16 is: 46,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,265.64 : 81,794.27 = 33,781.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,265.64/81,794.27 = 33,781.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,265.64x = 81,794.27 × 33,781.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,265.64x = 2,763,105,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,105,321.95/59,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,622.38

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