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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,061, 81,505.80 and 33,912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,061, 81,505.80 and 33,912.12 is: 46,799.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,061 : 81,505.80 = 33,912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,061/81,505.80 = 33,912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,061x = 81,505.80 × 33,912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,061x = 2,764,034,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,034,470.30/59,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,799.66

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