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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.83, 89,127.93 and 24,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.83, 89,127.93 and 24,333.06 is: 36,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.83 : 89,127.93 = 24,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.83/89,127.93 = 24,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.83x = 89,127.93 × 24,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.83x = 2,168,755,268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,755,268.37/59,419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,498.85

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