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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,488.26, 82,077.09 and 33,985.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,488.26, 82,077.09 and 33,985.41 is: 46,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,488.26 : 82,077.09 = 33,985.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,488.26/82,077.09 = 33,985.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,488.26x = 82,077.09 × 33,985.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,488.26x = 2,789,423,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,423,555.26/59,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,890.32

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