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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,374.64, 89,022.84 and 24,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,374.64, 89,022.84 and 24,278.96 is: 36,402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,374.64 : 89,022.84 = 24,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,374.64/89,022.84 = 24,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,374.64x = 89,022.84 × 24,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,374.64x = 2,161,381,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,381,971.45/59,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.44

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