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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,387.17, 81,931.49 and 33,894.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,387.17, 81,931.49 and 33,894.95 is: 46,762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,387.17 : 81,931.49 = 33,894.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,387.17/81,931.49 = 33,894.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,387.17x = 81,931.49 × 33,894.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,387.17x = 2,777,063,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,063,612.19/59,387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,762.01

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