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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,512.45, 89,268.58 and 24,427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,512.45, 89,268.58 and 24,427.39 is: 36,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,512.45 : 89,268.58 = 24,427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,512.45/89,268.58 = 24,427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,512.45x = 89,268.58 × 24,427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,512.45x = 2,180,598,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,598,418.41/59,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,641.05

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