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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.38, 89,666.61 and 33,491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.38, 89,666.61 and 33,491.26 is: 50,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.38 : 89,666.61 = 33,491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.38/89,666.61 = 33,491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.38x = 89,666.61 × 33,491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.38x = 3,003,047,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,047,748.83/59,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,244.76

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