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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,068, 81,515.46 and 33,919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,068, 81,515.46 and 33,919.12 is: 46,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,068 : 81,515.46 = 33,919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,068/81,515.46 = 33,919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,068x = 81,515.46 × 33,919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,068x = 2,764,932,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,932,669.60/59,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,809.32

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