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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.39, 82,006.52 and 33,933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.39, 82,006.52 and 33,933.90 is: 46,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.39 : 82,006.52 = 33,933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.39/82,006.52 = 33,933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.39x = 82,006.52 × 33,933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.39x = 2,782,800,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,800,879.36/59,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,830.06

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