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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.94, 81,802.20 and 33,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.94, 81,802.20 and 33,781.76 is: 46,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.94 : 81,802.20 = 33,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.94/81,802.20 = 33,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.94x = 81,802.20 × 33,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.94x = 2,763,422,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,422,287.87/59,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,619.63

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