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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366, 88,971.24 and 33,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366, 88,971.24 and 33,083.12 is: 49,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366 : 88,971.24 = 33,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366/88,971.24 = 33,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366x = 88,971.24 × 33,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366x = 2,943,446,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,446,209.47/59,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,581.35

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