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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,385.76, 81,932 and 33,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,385.76, 81,932 and 33,873.80 is: 46,734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,385.76 : 81,932 = 33,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,385.76/81,932 = 33,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,385.76x = 81,932 × 33,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,385.76x = 2,775,348,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,348,181.60/59,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,734.24

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