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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,391.98, 81,962.26 and 33,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,391.98, 81,962.26 and 33,897.84 is: 46,779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,391.98 : 81,962.26 = 33,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,391.98/81,962.26 = 33,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,391.98x = 81,962.26 × 33,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,391.98x = 2,778,343,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,343,575.52/59,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,779.78

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