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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,405.80, 89,108.70 and 24,370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,405.80, 89,108.70 and 24,370.60 is: 36,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,405.80 : 89,108.70 = 24,370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,405.80/89,108.70 = 24,370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,405.80x = 89,108.70 × 24,370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,405.80x = 2,171,632,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,632,484.22/59,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,555.90

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