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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,382.52, 81,947.70 and 33,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,382.52, 81,947.70 and 33,538.24 is: 46,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,382.52 : 81,947.70 = 33,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,382.52/81,947.70 = 33,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,382.52x = 81,947.70 × 33,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,382.52x = 2,748,381,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,381,630.05/59,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,282.67

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