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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.59, 81,893.49 and 33,859.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.59, 81,893.49 and 33,859.21 is: 46,724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.59 : 81,893.49 = 33,859.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.59/81,893.49 = 33,859.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.59x = 81,893.49 × 33,859.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.59x = 2,772,848,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,848,875.54/59,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,724.54

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