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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,981.52, 89,884.77 and 33,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,981.52, 89,884.77 and 33,737.52 is: 50,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,981.52 : 89,884.77 = 33,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,981.52/89,884.77 = 33,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,981.52x = 89,884.77 × 33,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,981.52x = 3,032,489,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,489,225.57/59,981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,557.06

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