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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,515.70, 89,273.55 and 24,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,515.70, 89,273.55 and 24,437.30 is: 36,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,515.70 : 89,273.55 = 24,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,515.70/89,273.55 = 24,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,515.70x = 89,273.55 × 24,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,515.70x = 2,181,604,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,604,523.42/59,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,655.95

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