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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,141.52, 81,611.82 and 33,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,141.52, 81,611.82 and 33,991.02 is: 46,905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,141.52 : 81,611.82 = 33,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,141.52/81,611.82 = 33,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,141.52x = 81,611.82 × 33,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,141.52x = 2,774,069,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,069,005.86/59,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.61

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