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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,499.16, 89,127.24 and 33,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,499.16, 89,127.24 and 33,217.90 is: 49,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,499.16 : 89,127.24 = 33,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,499.16/89,127.24 = 33,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,499.16x = 89,127.24 × 33,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,499.16x = 2,960,619,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,619,745.60/59,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,759.02

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