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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,386.26, 81,932.69 and 33,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,386.26, 81,932.69 and 33,874.30 is: 46,734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,386.26 : 81,932.69 = 33,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,386.26/81,932.69 = 33,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,386.26x = 81,932.69 × 33,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,386.26x = 2,775,412,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,412,520.87/59,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,734.93

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