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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,103, 81,562.14 and 33,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,103, 81,562.14 and 33,967.08 is: 46,874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,103 : 81,562.14 = 33,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,103/81,562.14 = 33,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,103x = 81,562.14 × 33,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,103x = 2,770,427,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,427,734.35/59,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,874.57

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