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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,421.16, 89,148.54 and 24,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,421.16, 89,148.54 and 24,385.96 is: 36,585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,421.16 : 89,148.54 = 24,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,421.16/89,148.54 = 24,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,421.16x = 89,148.54 × 24,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,421.16x = 2,173,972,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,972,730.50/59,421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,585.83

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