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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,584.60, 89,376.96 and 24,499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,584.60, 89,376.96 and 24,499.72 is: 36,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,584.60 : 89,376.96 = 24,499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,584.60/89,376.96 = 24,499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,584.60x = 89,376.96 × 24,499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,584.60x = 2,189,710,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,710,494.45/59,584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,749.60

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