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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,098.41, 81,553.94 and 33,607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,098.41, 81,553.94 and 33,607.55 is: 46,377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,098.41 : 81,553.94 = 33,607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,098.41/81,553.94 = 33,607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,098.41x = 81,553.94 × 33,607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,098.41x = 2,740,827,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,827,540.44/59,098.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,377.35

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