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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.52, 89,886.27 and 33,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.52, 89,886.27 and 33,738.52 is: 50,558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.52 : 89,886.27 = 33,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.52/89,886.27 = 33,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.52x = 89,886.27 × 33,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.52x = 3,032,629,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,629,718.12/59,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,558.56

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