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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.07, 81,937.11 and 33,869.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.07, 81,937.11 and 33,869.57 is: 46,744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.07 : 81,937.11 = 33,869.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.07/81,937.11 = 33,869.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.07x = 81,937.11 × 33,869.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.07x = 2,775,174,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,174,273.06/59,369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,744.45

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