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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.28, 81,460.48 and 33,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.28, 81,460.48 and 33,881.60 is: 46,747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.28 : 81,460.48 = 33,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.28/81,460.48 = 33,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.28x = 81,460.48 × 33,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.28x = 2,760,011,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,011,399.17/59,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,747.15

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