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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.99, 81,888.69 and 33,839.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.99, 81,888.69 and 33,839.41 is: 46,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.99 : 81,888.69 = 33,839.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.99/81,888.69 = 33,839.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.99x = 81,888.69 × 33,839.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.99x = 2,771,064,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,064,955.27/59,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,703.61

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