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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.24, 81,473.92 and 33,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.24, 81,473.92 and 33,544.26 is: 46,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.24 : 81,473.92 = 33,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.24/81,473.92 = 33,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.24x = 81,473.92 × 33,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.24x = 2,732,982,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,982,271.84/59,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,289.38

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