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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,098.97, 81,553.23 and 33,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,098.97, 81,553.23 and 33,601.76 is: 46,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,098.97 : 81,553.23 = 33,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,098.97/81,553.23 = 33,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,098.97x = 81,553.23 × 33,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,098.97x = 2,740,332,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,332,061.68/59,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,368.52

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