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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.40, 89,919.90 and 33,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.40, 89,919.90 and 33,688.20 is: 50,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.40 : 89,919.90 = 33,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.40/89,919.90 = 33,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.40x = 89,919.90 × 33,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.40x = 3,029,239,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,239,575.18/59,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,508.03

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