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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.68, 81,894.96 and 33,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.68, 81,894.96 and 33,853.92 is: 46,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.68 : 81,894.96 = 33,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.68/81,894.96 = 33,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.68x = 81,894.96 × 33,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.68x = 2,772,465,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,465,424.24/59,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,715.65

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