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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.96, 89,883.84 and 33,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.96, 89,883.84 and 33,623.92 is: 50,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.96 : 89,883.84 = 33,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.96/89,883.84 = 33,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.96x = 89,883.84 × 33,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.96x = 3,022,247,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,247,045.45/59,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,371.66

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