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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,832.27, 89,558.87 and 33,457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,832.27, 89,558.87 and 33,457.05 is: 50,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,832.27 : 89,558.87 = 33,457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,832.27/89,558.87 = 33,457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,832.27x = 89,558.87 × 33,457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,832.27x = 2,996,375,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,375,424.25/59,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,079.59

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