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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,027.76, 81,460.50 and 33,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,027.76, 81,460.50 and 33,538.44 is: 46,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,027.76 : 81,460.50 = 33,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,027.76/81,460.50 = 33,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,027.76x = 81,460.50 × 33,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,027.76x = 2,732,058,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,058,516.88/59,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,284.30

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