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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,147.73, 81,611.69 and 33,992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,147.73, 81,611.69 and 33,992.37 is: 46,902.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,147.73 : 81,611.69 = 33,992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,147.73/81,611.69 = 33,992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,147.73x = 81,611.69 × 33,992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,147.73x = 2,774,174,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,174,592.84/59,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,902.47

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