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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,382.62, 81,949.61 and 33,539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,382.62, 81,949.61 and 33,539.09 is: 46,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,382.62 : 81,949.61 = 33,539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,382.62/81,949.61 = 33,539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,382.62x = 81,949.61 × 33,539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,382.62x = 2,748,515,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,515,345.25/59,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,284.84

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