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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,858.29, 89,822.42 and 33,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,858.29, 89,822.42 and 33,226.71 is: 49,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,858.29 : 89,822.42 = 33,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,858.29/89,822.42 = 33,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,858.29x = 89,822.42 × 33,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,858.29x = 2,984,503,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,503,122.47/59,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,859.48

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