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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,747.58, 89,639.22 and 33,471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,747.58, 89,639.22 and 33,471.18 is: 50,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,747.58 : 89,639.22 = 33,471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,747.58/89,639.22 = 33,471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,747.58x = 89,639.22 × 33,471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,747.58x = 3,000,330,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,330,467.68/59,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,216.77

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