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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,669.24, 89,521.62 and 24,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,669.24, 89,521.62 and 24,611 is: 36,923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,669.24 : 89,521.62 = 24,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,669.24/89,521.62 = 24,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,669.24x = 89,521.62 × 24,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,669.24x = 2,203,216,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,216,589.82/59,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,923.83

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