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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,365.58, 81,923.73 and 33,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,365.58, 81,923.73 and 33,871.28 is: 46,741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,365.58 : 81,923.73 = 33,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,365.58/81,923.73 = 33,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,365.58x = 81,923.73 × 33,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,365.58x = 2,774,861,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,861,597.47/59,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,741.93

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