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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,845.96, 89,608.38 and 33,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,845.96, 89,608.38 and 33,475.60 is: 50,123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,845.96 : 89,608.38 = 33,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,845.96/89,608.38 = 33,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,845.96x = 89,608.38 × 33,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,845.96x = 2,999,694,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,694,285.53/59,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,123.59

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