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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,477.60, 89,281.20 and 33,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,477.60, 89,281.20 and 33,233.60 is: 49,886.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,477.60 : 89,281.20 = 33,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,477.60/89,281.20 = 33,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,477.60x = 89,281.20 × 33,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,477.60x = 2,967,135,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,135,688.32/59,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,886.61

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