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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.55, 81,944.41 and 33,904.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.55, 81,944.41 and 33,904.34 is: 46,774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.55 : 81,944.41 = 33,904.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.55/81,944.41 = 33,904.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.55x = 81,944.41 × 33,904.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.55x = 2,778,271,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,271,137.74/59,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,774.96

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