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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,335.12, 89,002.68 and 24,260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,335.12, 89,002.68 and 24,260.50 is: 36,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,335.12 : 89,002.68 = 24,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,335.12/89,002.68 = 24,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,335.12x = 89,002.68 × 24,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,335.12x = 2,159,249,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,249,518.14/59,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,390.75

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