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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.05, 81,938.55 and 33,875.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.05, 81,938.55 and 33,875.38 is: 46,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.05 : 81,938.55 = 33,875.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.05/81,938.55 = 33,875.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.05x = 81,938.55 × 33,875.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.05x = 2,775,699,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,699,517.90/59,369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,753.31

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