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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.96, 89,843.46 and 33,596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.96, 89,843.46 and 33,596.92 is: 50,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.96 : 89,843.46 = 33,596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.96/89,843.46 = 33,596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.96x = 89,843.46 × 33,596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.96x = 3,018,463,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,463,538.14/59,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,331.25

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