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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,026.12, 81,453 and 33,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,026.12, 81,453 and 33,874 is: 46,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,026.12 : 81,453 = 33,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,026.12/81,453 = 33,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,026.12x = 81,453 × 33,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,026.12x = 2,759,138,922
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,138,922/59,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,744.37

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