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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.68, 81,603.26 and 33,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.68, 81,603.26 and 33,986.76 is: 46,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.68 : 81,603.26 = 33,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.68/81,603.26 = 33,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.68x = 81,603.26 × 33,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.68x = 2,773,430,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,430,412.84/59,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,909.75

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