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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,351.74, 81,889.13 and 33,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,351.74, 81,889.13 and 33,848.80 is: 46,702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,351.74 : 81,889.13 = 33,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,351.74/81,889.13 = 33,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,351.74x = 81,889.13 × 33,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,351.74x = 2,771,848,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,848,663.44/59,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,702.06

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