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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.87, 89,021.53 and 24,287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.87, 89,021.53 and 24,287.53 is: 36,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.87 : 89,021.53 = 24,287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.87/89,021.53 = 24,287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.87x = 89,021.53 × 24,287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.87x = 2,162,113,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,113,080.52/59,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,431.18

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