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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.46, 89,848.71 and 33,600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.46, 89,848.71 and 33,600.42 is: 50,336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.46 : 89,848.71 = 33,600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.46/89,848.71 = 33,600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.46x = 89,848.71 × 33,600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.46x = 3,018,954,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,954,392.46/59,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,336.49

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