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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,062.68, 81,505.98 and 33,912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,062.68, 81,505.98 and 33,912.36 is: 46,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,062.68 : 81,505.98 = 33,912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,062.68/81,505.98 = 33,912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,062.68x = 81,505.98 × 33,912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,062.68x = 2,764,060,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,060,135.91/59,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,798.76

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