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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,355.62, 89,033.43 and 24,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,355.62, 89,033.43 and 24,281 is: 36,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,355.62 : 89,033.43 = 24,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,355.62/89,033.43 = 24,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,355.62x = 89,033.43 × 24,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,355.62x = 2,161,820,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,820,713.83/59,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,421.50

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