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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.55, 81,939.24 and 33,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.55, 81,939.24 and 33,875.88 is: 46,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.55 : 81,939.24 = 33,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.55/81,939.24 = 33,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.55x = 81,939.24 × 33,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.55x = 2,775,763,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,763,861.53/59,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,754.00

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