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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,870.60, 89,849.10 and 33,547.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,870.60, 89,849.10 and 33,547.40 is: 50,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,870.60 : 89,849.10 = 33,547.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,870.60/89,849.10 = 33,547.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,870.60x = 89,849.10 × 33,547.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,870.60x = 3,014,203,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,203,697.34/59,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,345.31

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