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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.93, 81,882.94 and 33,841.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.93, 81,882.94 and 33,841.63 is: 46,701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.93 : 81,882.94 = 33,841.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.93/81,882.94 = 33,841.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.93x = 81,882.94 × 33,841.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.93x = 2,771,052,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,052,239.99/59,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,701.09

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