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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.76, 81,994.41 and 33,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.76, 81,994.41 and 33,918.48 is: 46,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.76 : 81,994.41 = 33,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.76/81,994.41 = 33,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.76x = 81,994.41 × 33,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.76x = 2,781,125,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,125,755.70/59,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,801.58

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