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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.41, 81,889.26 and 33,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.41, 81,889.26 and 33,848.93 is: 46,712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.41 : 81,889.26 = 33,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.41/81,889.26 = 33,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.41x = 81,889.26 × 33,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.41x = 2,771,863,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,863,829.49/59,338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,712.81

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