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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.58, 81,922.35 and 33,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.58, 81,922.35 and 33,870.28 is: 46,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.58 : 81,922.35 = 33,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.58/81,922.35 = 33,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.58x = 81,922.35 × 33,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.58x = 2,774,732,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,732,932.76/59,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,740.55

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