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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,441.73, 89,141.91 and 23,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,441.73, 89,141.91 and 23,892.49 is: 35,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,441.73 : 89,141.91 = 23,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,441.73/89,141.91 = 23,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,441.73x = 89,141.91 × 23,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,441.73x = 2,129,822,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,822,193.26/59,441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,830.42

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