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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,223.21, 81,731.93 and 33,388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,223.21, 81,731.93 and 33,388.13 is: 46,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,223.21 : 81,731.93 = 33,388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,223.21/81,731.93 = 33,388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,223.21x = 81,731.93 × 33,388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,223.21x = 2,728,875,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,875,728.39/59,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,077.81

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