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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,271.48, 81,784.90 and 33,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,271.48, 81,784.90 and 33,778.20 is: 46,608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,271.48 : 81,784.90 = 33,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,271.48/81,784.90 = 33,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,271.48x = 81,784.90 × 33,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,271.48x = 2,762,546,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,546,709.18/59,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,608.36

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