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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394.11, 81,965.19 and 33,899.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394.11, 81,965.19 and 33,899.97 is: 46,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394.11 : 81,965.19 = 33,899.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394.11/81,965.19 = 33,899.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394.11x = 81,965.19 × 33,899.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394.11x = 2,778,617,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,617,482.04/59,394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,782.71

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