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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,509.20, 89,263.71 and 24,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,509.20, 89,263.71 and 24,424.14 is: 36,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,509.20 : 89,263.71 = 24,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,509.20/89,263.71 = 24,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,509.20x = 89,263.71 × 24,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,509.20x = 2,180,189,349.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,189,349.96/59,509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,636.17

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