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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,086.79, 81,540.78 and 33,592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,086.79, 81,540.78 and 33,592.58 is: 46,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,086.79 : 81,540.78 = 33,592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,086.79/81,540.78 = 33,592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,086.79x = 81,540.78 × 33,592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,086.79x = 2,739,165,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,165,175.41/59,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,358.33

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