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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,332.98, 89,013.75 and 24,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,332.98, 89,013.75 and 24,272.73 is: 36,414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,332.98 : 89,013.75 = 24,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,332.98/89,013.75 = 24,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,332.98x = 89,013.75 × 24,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,332.98x = 2,160,606,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,606,720.04/59,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,414.94

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