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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,373.21, 81,939.72 and 33,873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,373.21, 81,939.72 and 33,873.72 is: 46,748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,373.21 : 81,939.72 = 33,873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,373.21/81,939.72 = 33,873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,373.21x = 81,939.72 × 33,873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,373.21x = 2,775,603,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,603,132.16/59,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,748.41

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