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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.81, 81,943.38 and 33,903.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.81, 81,943.38 and 33,903.59 is: 46,773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.81 : 81,943.38 = 33,903.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.81/81,943.38 = 33,903.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.81x = 81,943.38 × 33,903.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.81x = 2,778,174,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,174,179.50/59,395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,773.91

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