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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,551.20, 89,292.78 and 24,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,551.20, 89,292.78 and 24,462 is: 36,679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,551.20 : 89,292.78 = 24,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,551.20/89,292.78 = 24,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,551.20x = 89,292.78 × 24,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,551.20x = 2,184,279,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,279,984.36/59,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,679.03

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