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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,224.74, 81,734.07 and 33,389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,224.74, 81,734.07 and 33,389.66 is: 46,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,224.74 : 81,734.07 = 33,389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,224.74/81,734.07 = 33,389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,224.74x = 81,734.07 × 33,389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,224.74x = 2,729,072,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,072,399.05/59,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,079.94

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