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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,761.83, 89,642.70 and 33,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,761.83, 89,642.70 and 33,124.17 is: 49,686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,761.83 : 89,642.70 = 33,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,761.83/89,642.70 = 33,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,761.83x = 89,642.70 × 33,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,761.83x = 2,969,340,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,340,034.06/59,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,686.23

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