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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,393.62, 81,964.50 and 33,899.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,393.62, 81,964.50 and 33,899.47 is: 46,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,393.62 : 81,964.50 = 33,899.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,393.62/81,964.50 = 33,899.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,393.62x = 81,964.50 × 33,899.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,393.62x = 2,778,553,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,553,108.82/59,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,782.01

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