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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,506, 89,255.37 and 24,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,506, 89,255.37 and 24,444.76 is: 36,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,506 : 89,255.37 = 24,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,506/89,255.37 = 24,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,506x = 89,255.37 × 24,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,506x = 2,181,826,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,826,098.36/59,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,665.65

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