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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,341.07, 89,011.32 and 24,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,341.07, 89,011.32 and 24,280.73 is: 36,420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,341.07 : 89,011.32 = 24,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,341.07/89,011.32 = 24,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,341.07x = 89,011.32 × 24,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,341.07x = 2,161,259,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,259,625.55/59,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.97

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