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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347, 81,908.04 and 33,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347, 81,908.04 and 33,853.44 is: 46,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347 : 81,908.04 = 33,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347/81,908.04 = 33,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347x = 81,908.04 × 33,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347x = 2,772,868,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,868,917.66/59,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,722.98

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