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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.24, 89,806.86 and 33,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.24, 89,806.86 and 33,233.58 is: 49,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.24 : 89,806.86 = 33,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.24/89,806.86 = 33,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.24x = 89,806.86 × 33,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.24x = 2,984,603,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,603,466.36/59,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,850.37

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