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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,803.99, 89,621.41 and 33,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,803.99, 89,621.41 and 33,161.72 is: 49,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,803.99 : 89,621.41 = 33,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,803.99/89,621.41 = 33,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,803.99x = 89,621.41 × 33,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,803.99x = 2,971,999,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,999,656.32/59,803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,695.68

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