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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,354.62, 89,031.93 and 24,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,354.62, 89,031.93 and 24,280 is: 36,420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,354.62 : 89,031.93 = 24,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,354.62/89,031.93 = 24,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,354.62x = 89,031.93 × 24,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,354.62x = 2,161,695,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,695,260.40/59,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.00

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