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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,032.98, 81,459.80 and 33,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,032.98, 81,459.80 and 33,877.62 is: 46,747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,032.98 : 81,459.80 = 33,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,032.98/81,459.80 = 33,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,032.98x = 81,459.80 × 33,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,032.98x = 2,759,664,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,664,149.68/59,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,747.84

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