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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,766.96, 89,619.84 and 33,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,766.96, 89,619.84 and 33,464.64 is: 50,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766.96 : 89,619.84 = 33,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766.96/89,619.84 = 33,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766.96x = 89,619.84 × 33,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766.96x = 2,999,095,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,095,682.46/59,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,179.83

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