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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.52, 81,994.04 and 33,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.52, 81,994.04 and 33,918.24 is: 46,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.52 : 81,994.04 = 33,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.52/81,994.04 = 33,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.52x = 81,994.04 × 33,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.52x = 2,781,093,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,093,527.29/59,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,801.22

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