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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,140.74, 81,602.02 and 33,985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,140.74, 81,602.02 and 33,985.38 is: 46,892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,140.74 : 81,602.02 = 33,985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,140.74/81,602.02 = 33,985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,140.74x = 81,602.02 × 33,985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,140.74x = 2,773,275,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,275,658.47/59,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,892.81

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