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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,361.69, 81,926.94 and 33,862.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,361.69, 81,926.94 and 33,862.21 is: 46,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,361.69 : 81,926.94 = 33,862.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,361.69/81,926.94 = 33,862.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,361.69x = 81,926.94 × 33,862.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,361.69x = 2,774,227,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,227,246.94/59,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,734.30

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