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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,482.58, 89,217.39 and 24,422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,482.58, 89,217.39 and 24,422.34 is: 36,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,482.58 : 89,217.39 = 24,422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,482.58/89,217.39 = 24,422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,482.58x = 89,217.39 × 24,422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,482.58x = 2,178,897,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,897,432.49/59,482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,630.85

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