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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.42, 81,798.06 and 33,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.42, 81,798.06 and 33,784.08 is: 46,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.42 : 81,798.06 = 33,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.42/81,798.06 = 33,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.42x = 81,798.06 × 33,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.42x = 2,763,472,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,472,202.88/59,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,626.39

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