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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,336.89, 81,885.42 and 33,844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,336.89, 81,885.42 and 33,844.55 is: 46,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,336.89 : 81,885.42 = 33,844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,336.89/81,885.42 = 33,844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,336.89x = 81,885.42 × 33,844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,336.89x = 2,771,375,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,375,191.46/59,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,705.77

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