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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,063.39, 81,504.38 and 33,566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,063.39, 81,504.38 and 33,566.34 is: 46,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,063.39 : 81,504.38 = 33,566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,063.39/81,504.38 = 33,566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,063.39x = 81,504.38 × 33,566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,063.39x = 2,735,803,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,803,814.49/59,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,319.79

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