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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,638.66, 89,446.98 and 24,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,638.66, 89,446.98 and 24,098.02 is: 36,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,638.66 : 89,446.98 = 24,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,638.66/89,446.98 = 24,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,638.66x = 89,446.98 × 24,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,638.66x = 2,155,495,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,495,112.98/59,638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,142.58

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