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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,382.48, 81,949.14 and 33,888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,382.48, 81,949.14 and 33,888.33 is: 46,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,382.48 : 81,949.14 = 33,888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,382.48/81,949.14 = 33,888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,382.48x = 81,949.14 × 33,888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,382.48x = 2,777,119,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,119,499.54/59,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,766.65

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