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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,615.06, 89,432.67 and 24,545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,615.06, 89,432.67 and 24,545.30 is: 36,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,615.06 : 89,432.67 = 24,545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,615.06/89,432.67 = 24,545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,615.06x = 89,432.67 × 24,545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,615.06x = 2,195,151,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,151,714.95/59,615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,822.10

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