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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,050.08, 81,490.32 and 33,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,050.08, 81,490.32 and 33,901.20 is: 46,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,050.08 : 81,490.32 = 33,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,050.08/81,490.32 = 33,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,050.08x = 81,490.32 × 33,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,050.08x = 2,762,619,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,619,636.38/59,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,784.35

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