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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,009.40, 89,970.90 and 33,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,009.40, 89,970.90 and 33,722.20 is: 50,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,009.40 : 89,970.90 = 33,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,009.40/89,970.90 = 33,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,009.40x = 89,970.90 × 33,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,009.40x = 3,034,016,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,016,683.98/60,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,559.02

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