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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,770.38, 89,669.61 and 33,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,770.38, 89,669.61 and 33,493.26 is: 50,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,770.38 : 89,669.61 = 33,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,770.38/89,669.61 = 33,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,770.38x = 89,669.61 × 33,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,770.38x = 3,003,327,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,327,561.83/59,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,247.76

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