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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,389.61, 81,958.99 and 33,895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,389.61, 81,958.99 and 33,895.46 is: 46,776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,389.61 : 81,958.99 = 33,895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,389.61/81,958.99 = 33,895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,389.61x = 81,958.99 × 33,895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,389.61x = 2,778,037,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,037,952.28/59,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,776.50

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