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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,738.78, 89,577.92 and 33,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,738.78, 89,577.92 and 33,436.46 is: 50,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,738.78 : 89,577.92 = 33,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,738.78/89,577.92 = 33,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,738.78x = 89,577.92 × 33,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,738.78x = 2,995,168,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,168,538.96/59,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,137.76

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