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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,361.71, 89,042.36 and 24,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,361.71, 89,042.36 and 24,301.40 is: 36,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,361.71 : 89,042.36 = 24,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,361.71/89,042.36 = 24,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,361.71x = 89,042.36 × 24,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,361.71x = 2,163,853,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,853,440.59/59,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,452.01

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