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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,449.77, 82,041.35 and 33,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,449.77, 82,041.35 and 33,959.51 is: 46,864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,449.77 : 82,041.35 = 33,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,449.77/82,041.35 = 33,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,449.77x = 82,041.35 × 33,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,449.77x = 2,786,084,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,084,045.74/59,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,864.51

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