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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,813.48, 89,635.64 and 33,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,813.48, 89,635.64 and 33,171.24 is: 49,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,813.48 : 89,635.64 = 33,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,813.48/89,635.64 = 33,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,813.48x = 89,635.64 × 33,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,813.48x = 2,973,325,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,325,326.99/59,813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,709.95

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