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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,211.94, 81,708.88 and 33,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,211.94, 81,708.88 and 33,719.38 is: 46,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,211.94 : 81,708.88 = 33,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,211.94/81,708.88 = 33,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,211.94x = 81,708.88 × 33,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,211.94x = 2,755,173,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,173,069.45/59,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,530.70

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