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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,270.48, 81,783.52 and 33,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,270.48, 81,783.52 and 33,777.20 is: 46,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,270.48 : 81,783.52 = 33,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,270.48/81,783.52 = 33,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,270.48x = 81,783.52 × 33,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,270.48x = 2,762,418,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,418,621.76/59,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,606.99

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