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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.18, 81,805.31 and 33,782.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.18, 81,805.31 and 33,782.86 is: 46,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.18 : 81,805.31 = 33,782.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.18/81,805.31 = 33,782.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.18x = 81,805.31 × 33,782.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.18x = 2,763,617,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,617,334.99/59,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,623.52

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