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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.24, 81,787.44 and 33,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.24, 81,787.44 and 33,771.88 is: 46,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.24 : 81,787.44 = 33,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.24/81,787.44 = 33,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.24x = 81,787.44 × 33,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.24x = 2,762,115,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,115,609.19/59,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,605.21

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