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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,115.30, 81,580.02 and 33,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,115.30, 81,580.02 and 33,621 is: 46,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,115.30 : 81,580.02 = 33,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,115.30/81,580.02 = 33,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,115.30x = 81,580.02 × 33,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,115.30x = 2,742,801,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,801,852.42/59,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,397.50

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