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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.79, 81,783.96 and 33,772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.79, 81,783.96 and 33,772.34 is: 46,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.79 : 81,783.96 = 33,772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.79/81,783.96 = 33,772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.79x = 81,783.96 × 33,772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.79x = 2,762,035,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,035,294.75/59,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,603.43

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