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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,429.79, 89,149.53 and 24,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,429.79, 89,149.53 and 24,369.75 is: 36,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,429.79 : 89,149.53 = 24,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,429.79/89,149.53 = 24,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,429.79x = 89,149.53 × 24,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,429.79x = 2,172,551,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,551,758.72/59,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,556.61

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