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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,473.74, 82,066.19 and 33,981.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,473.74, 82,066.19 and 33,981.75 is: 46,890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,473.74 : 82,066.19 = 33,981.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,473.74/82,066.19 = 33,981.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,473.74x = 82,066.19 × 33,981.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,473.74x = 2,788,752,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,752,752.03/59,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,890.49

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