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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,581.76, 89,410.31 and 33,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,581.76, 89,410.31 and 33,303.74 is: 49,976.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,581.76 : 89,410.31 = 33,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,581.76/89,410.31 = 33,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,581.76x = 89,410.31 × 33,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,581.76x = 2,977,697,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,697,551.04/59,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,976.66

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