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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.89, 81,884.04 and 33,843.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.89, 81,884.04 and 33,843.55 is: 46,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.89 : 81,884.04 = 33,843.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.89/81,884.04 = 33,843.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.89x = 81,884.04 × 33,843.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.89x = 2,771,246,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,246,193.55/59,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,704.38

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