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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,492.88, 89,236.89 and 24,431.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,492.88, 89,236.89 and 24,431.63 is: 36,646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,492.88 : 89,236.89 = 24,431.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,492.88/89,236.89 = 24,431.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,492.88x = 89,236.89 × 24,431.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,492.88x = 2,180,202,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,202,232.65/59,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,646.44

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