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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,392.99, 81,963.65 and 33,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,392.99, 81,963.65 and 33,898.84 is: 46,781.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,392.99 : 81,963.65 = 33,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,392.99/81,963.65 = 33,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,392.99x = 81,963.65 × 33,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,392.99x = 2,778,472,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,472,657.17/59,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,781.15

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