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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.80, 89,469.12 and 24,566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.80, 89,469.12 and 24,566.64 is: 36,835.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.80 : 89,469.12 = 24,566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.80/89,469.12 = 24,566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.80x = 89,469.12 × 24,566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.80x = 2,197,955,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,955,662.16/59,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,835.93

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