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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,205.03, 81,699.03 and 33,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,205.03, 81,699.03 and 33,714 is: 46,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,205.03 : 81,699.03 = 33,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,205.03/81,699.03 = 33,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,205.03x = 81,699.03 × 33,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,205.03x = 2,754,401,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,401,097.42/59,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,523.09

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