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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.35, 81,889.02 and 33,855.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.35, 81,889.02 and 33,855.97 is: 46,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.35 : 81,889.02 = 33,855.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.35/81,889.02 = 33,855.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.35x = 81,889.02 × 33,855.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.35x = 2,772,432,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,432,204.45/59,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,720.07

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