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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.08, 88,769.40 and 33,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.08, 88,769.40 and 33,050.16 is: 49,575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.08 : 88,769.40 = 33,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.08/88,769.40 = 33,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.08x = 88,769.40 × 33,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.08x = 2,933,842,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,842,873.10/59,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,575.68

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