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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.02, 89,875.05 and 33,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.02, 89,875.05 and 33,731.02 is: 50,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.02 : 89,875.05 = 33,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.02/89,875.05 = 33,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.02x = 89,875.05 × 33,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.02x = 3,031,577,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,577,109.05/59,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,547.33

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