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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,509.95, 89,264.84 and 24,424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,509.95, 89,264.84 and 24,424.89 is: 36,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,509.95 : 89,264.84 = 24,424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,509.95/89,264.84 = 24,424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,509.95x = 89,264.84 × 24,424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,509.95x = 2,180,283,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,283,775.74/59,509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,637.30

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