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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,385.22, 81,947.40 and 33,885.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,385.22, 81,947.40 and 33,885.61 is: 46,759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,385.22 : 81,947.40 = 33,885.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,385.22/81,947.40 = 33,885.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,385.22x = 81,947.40 × 33,885.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,385.22x = 2,776,837,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,837,304.97/59,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,759.74

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