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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.64, 81,795.65 and 33,782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.64, 81,795.65 and 33,782.16 is: 46,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.64 : 81,795.65 = 33,782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.64/81,795.65 = 33,782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.64x = 81,795.65 × 33,782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.64x = 2,763,233,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,233,735.60/59,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,623.76

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