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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,293.54, 81,827.02 and 33,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,293.54, 81,827.02 and 33,799.44 is: 46,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,293.54 : 81,827.02 = 33,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,293.54/81,827.02 = 33,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,293.54x = 81,827.02 × 33,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,293.54x = 2,765,707,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,707,452.87/59,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,644.33

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