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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,371.33, 89,056.86 and 24,311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,371.33, 89,056.86 and 24,311.02 is: 36,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,371.33 : 89,056.86 = 24,311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,371.33/89,056.86 = 24,311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,371.33x = 89,056.86 × 24,311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,371.33x = 2,165,063,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,063,104.60/59,371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.47

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