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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,050.59, 81,486.86 and 33,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,050.59, 81,486.86 and 33,553.59 is: 46,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,050.59 : 81,486.86 = 33,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,050.59/81,486.86 = 33,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,050.59x = 81,486.86 × 33,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,050.59x = 2,734,176,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,176,523.06/59,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,302.27

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