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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,179.12, 88,769.44 and 33,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,179.12, 88,769.44 and 33,050.08 is: 49,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,179.12 : 88,769.44 = 33,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,179.12/88,769.44 = 33,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,179.12x = 88,769.44 × 33,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,179.12x = 2,933,837,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,837,093.56/59,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,575.54

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