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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,452.30, 89,221.65 and 24,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,452.30, 89,221.65 and 24,417.10 is: 36,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,452.30 : 89,221.65 = 24,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,452.30/89,221.65 = 24,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,452.30x = 89,221.65 × 24,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,452.30x = 2,178,533,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,533,950.22/59,452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,643.39

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