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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,610.94, 89,457.41 and 24,550.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,610.94, 89,457.41 and 24,550.59 is: 36,842.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,610.94 : 89,457.41 = 24,550.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,610.94/89,457.41 = 24,550.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,610.94x = 89,457.41 × 24,550.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,610.94x = 2,196,232,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,232,592.21/59,610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.78

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