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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,343, 81,902.52 and 33,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,343, 81,902.52 and 33,849.44 is: 46,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,343 : 81,902.52 = 33,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,343/81,902.52 = 33,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,343x = 81,902.52 × 33,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,343x = 2,772,354,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,354,436.59/59,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,717.46

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