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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,325.06, 81,877.78 and 33,831.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,325.06, 81,877.78 and 33,831.48 is: 46,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,325.06 : 81,877.78 = 33,831.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,325.06/81,877.78 = 33,831.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,325.06x = 81,877.78 × 33,831.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,325.06x = 2,770,046,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,046,476.51/59,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,692.69

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