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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,393.87, 81,940.70 and 33,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,393.87, 81,940.70 and 33,901.65 is: 46,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,393.87 : 81,940.70 = 33,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,393.87/81,940.70 = 33,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,393.87x = 81,940.70 × 33,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,393.87x = 2,777,925,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,925,016.91/59,393.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,771.25

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