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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,340.87, 89,011.31 and 24,266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,340.87, 89,011.31 and 24,266.25 is: 36,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,340.87 : 89,011.31 = 24,266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,340.87/89,011.31 = 24,266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,340.87x = 89,011.31 × 24,266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,340.87x = 2,159,970,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,970,579.96/59,340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,399.38

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