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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.11, 81,967.95 and 33,901.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.11, 81,967.95 and 33,901.97 is: 46,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.11 : 81,967.95 = 33,901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.11/81,967.95 = 33,901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.11x = 81,967.95 × 33,901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.11x = 2,778,874,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,874,981.86/59,396.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,785.47

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