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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,281.98, 81,811.42 and 33,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,281.98, 81,811.42 and 33,792.36 is: 46,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,281.98 : 81,811.42 = 33,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,281.98/81,811.42 = 33,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,281.98x = 81,811.42 × 33,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,281.98x = 2,764,600,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,600,956.75/59,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,634.76

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