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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.77, 81,787.34 and 33,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.77, 81,787.34 and 33,774.65 is: 46,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.77 : 81,787.34 = 33,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.77/81,787.34 = 33,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.77x = 81,787.34 × 33,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.77x = 2,762,338,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,338,782.93/59,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,608.56

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