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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,393.76, 81,943.02 and 33,881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,393.76, 81,943.02 and 33,881.82 is: 46,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,393.76 : 81,943.02 = 33,881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,393.76/81,943.02 = 33,881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,393.76x = 81,943.02 × 33,881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,393.76x = 2,776,378,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,378,653.90/59,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,745.29

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