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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,565.98, 89,366.29 and 24,008.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,565.98, 89,366.29 and 24,008.91 is: 36,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,565.98 : 89,366.29 = 24,008.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,565.98/89,366.29 = 24,008.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,565.98x = 89,366.29 × 24,008.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,565.98x = 2,145,586,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,586,818.50/59,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,020.34

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