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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,974.54, 89,961.60 and 33,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,974.54, 89,961.60 and 33,697.73 is: 50,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,974.54 : 89,961.60 = 33,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,974.54/89,961.60 = 33,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,974.54x = 89,961.60 × 33,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,974.54x = 3,031,501,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,501,707.17/59,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,546.48

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