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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.40, 81,802.19 and 33,785.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.40, 81,802.19 and 33,785.63 is: 46,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.40 : 81,802.19 = 33,785.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.40/81,802.19 = 33,785.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.40x = 81,802.19 × 33,785.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.40x = 2,763,738,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,738,199.98/59,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,625.38

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