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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,031.69, 81,460.94 and 33,537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,031.69, 81,460.94 and 33,537.44 is: 46,280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,031.69 : 81,460.94 = 33,537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,031.69/81,460.94 = 33,537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,031.69x = 81,460.94 × 33,537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,031.69x = 2,731,991,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,991,612.21/59,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,280.09

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