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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,359.20, 89,041.44 and 33,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,359.20, 89,041.44 and 33,044.16 is: 49,567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,359.20 : 89,041.44 = 33,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,359.20/89,041.44 = 33,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,359.20x = 89,041.44 × 33,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,359.20x = 2,942,299,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,299,589.99/59,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,567.71

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