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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,481.33, 59,869.89 and 33,959.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,481.33, 59,869.89 and 33,959.69 is: 46,759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,481.33 : 59,869.89 = 33,959.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,481.33/59,869.89 = 33,959.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,481.33x = 59,869.89 × 33,959.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,481.33x = 2,033,162,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,162,904.73/43,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,759.45

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