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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,338.08, 89,006.90 and 24,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,338.08, 89,006.90 and 24,277.73 is: 36,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,338.08 : 89,006.90 = 24,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,338.08/89,006.90 = 24,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,338.08x = 89,006.90 × 24,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,338.08x = 2,160,884,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,884,919.91/59,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,416.50

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