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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,356.40, 89,005.80 and 33,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,356.40, 89,005.80 and 33,033.20 is: 49,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,356.40 : 89,005.80 = 33,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,356.40/89,005.80 = 33,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,356.40x = 89,005.80 × 33,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,356.40x = 2,940,146,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,146,392.56/59,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,533.77

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