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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,099.49, 81,553.97 and 33,612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,099.49, 81,553.97 and 33,612.06 is: 46,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,099.49 : 81,553.97 = 33,612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,099.49/81,553.97 = 33,612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,099.49x = 81,553.97 × 33,612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,099.49x = 2,741,196,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,196,932.88/59,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,382.75

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