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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.48, 81,981.30 and 33,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.48, 81,981.30 and 33,925 is: 46,806.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.48 : 81,981.30 = 33,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.48/81,981.30 = 33,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.48x = 81,981.30 × 33,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.48x = 2,781,215,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,215,602.50/59,419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,806.46

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