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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,478.60, 89,282.70 and 33,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,478.60, 89,282.70 and 33,234.60 is: 49,888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,478.60 : 89,282.70 = 33,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,478.60/89,282.70 = 33,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,478.60x = 89,282.70 × 33,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,478.60x = 2,967,274,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,274,821.42/59,478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,888.11

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