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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,551.70, 89,293.53 and 24,462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,551.70, 89,293.53 and 24,462.50 is: 36,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,551.70 : 89,293.53 = 24,462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,551.70/89,293.53 = 24,462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,551.70x = 89,293.53 × 24,462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,551.70x = 2,184,342,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,342,977.63/59,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,679.78

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