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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121.58, 81,581.08 and 33,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121.58, 81,581.08 and 33,979.18 is: 46,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121.58 : 81,581.08 = 33,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121.58/81,581.08 = 33,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121.58x = 81,581.08 × 33,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121.58x = 2,772,058,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,058,201.91/59,121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,887.42

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