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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,516.24, 89,275.70 and 23,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,516.24, 89,275.70 and 23,981.13 is: 35,972.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,516.24 : 89,275.70 = 23,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,516.24/89,275.70 = 23,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,516.24x = 89,275.70 × 23,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,516.24x = 2,140,932,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,932,227.49/59,516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,972.24

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