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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,508.70, 89,262.96 and 24,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,508.70, 89,262.96 and 24,423.64 is: 36,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,508.70 : 89,262.96 = 24,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,508.70/89,262.96 = 24,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,508.70x = 89,262.96 × 24,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,508.70x = 2,180,126,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,126,400.37/59,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,635.42

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