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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,863.74, 89,795.61 and 33,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,863.74, 89,795.61 and 33,226.08 is: 49,839.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,863.74 : 89,795.61 = 33,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,863.74/89,795.61 = 33,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,863.74x = 89,795.61 × 33,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,863.74x = 2,983,556,121.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,556,121.51/59,863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,839.12

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