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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,333.98, 89,015.25 and 24,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,333.98, 89,015.25 and 24,273.73 is: 36,416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,333.98 : 89,015.25 = 24,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,333.98/89,015.25 = 24,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,333.98x = 89,015.25 × 24,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,333.98x = 2,160,732,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,732,144.38/59,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,416.44

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