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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,390.72, 81,966.03 and 33,900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,390.72, 81,966.03 and 33,900.72 is: 46,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,390.72 : 81,966.03 = 33,900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,390.72/81,966.03 = 33,900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,390.72x = 81,966.03 × 33,900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,390.72x = 2,778,707,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,707,401.47/59,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,786.90

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