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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.80, 89,123.10 and 24,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.80, 89,123.10 and 24,365.80 is: 36,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.80 : 89,123.10 = 24,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.80/89,123.10 = 24,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.80x = 89,123.10 × 24,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.80x = 2,171,555,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,555,629.98/59,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,517.72

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