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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.98, 81,461.18 and 33,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.98, 81,461.18 and 33,878.62 is: 46,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.98 : 81,461.18 = 33,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.98/81,461.18 = 33,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.98x = 81,461.18 × 33,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.98x = 2,759,792,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,792,361.97/59,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,749.22

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