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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,388.78, 81,958.76 and 33,899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,388.78, 81,958.76 and 33,899.28 is: 46,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,388.78 : 81,958.76 = 33,899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,388.78/81,958.76 = 33,899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,388.78x = 81,958.76 × 33,899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,388.78x = 2,778,342,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,342,953.69/59,388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,782.29

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