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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,812.42, 89,633.99 and 33,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,812.42, 89,633.99 and 33,170.13 is: 49,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,812.42 : 89,633.99 = 33,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,812.42/89,633.99 = 33,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,812.42x = 89,633.99 × 33,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,812.42x = 2,973,170,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,170,909.71/59,812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,708.25

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