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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,397.11, 81,969.33 and 33,902.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,397.11, 81,969.33 and 33,902.97 is: 46,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,397.11 : 81,969.33 = 33,902.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,397.11/81,969.33 = 33,902.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,397.11x = 81,969.33 × 33,902.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,397.11x = 2,779,003,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,003,735.91/59,397.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,786.85

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