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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,325.99, 81,879.03 and 33,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,325.99, 81,879.03 and 33,832.41 is: 46,693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,325.99 : 81,879.03 = 33,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,325.99/81,879.03 = 33,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,325.99x = 81,879.03 × 33,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,325.99x = 2,770,164,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,164,913.36/59,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,693.95

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