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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.26, 81,786.66 and 33,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.26, 81,786.66 and 33,774.15 is: 46,607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.26 : 81,786.66 = 33,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.26/81,786.66 = 33,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.26x = 81,786.66 × 33,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.26x = 2,762,274,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,274,922.84/59,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,607.88

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