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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,031.68, 84,059.98 and 24,446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,031.68, 84,059.98 and 24,446.86 is: 36,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,031.68 : 84,059.98 = 24,446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,031.68/84,059.98 = 24,446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,031.68x = 84,059.98 × 24,446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,031.68x = 2,055,002,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,002,562.66/56,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,675.73

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