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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.85, 81,885.99 and 33,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.85, 81,885.99 and 33,844.64 is: 46,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.85 : 81,885.99 = 33,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.85/81,885.99 = 33,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.85x = 81,885.99 × 33,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.85x = 2,771,401,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,401,852.59/59,338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,704.68

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