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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,669.74, 89,522.37 and 24,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,669.74, 89,522.37 and 24,611.50 is: 36,924.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,669.74 : 89,522.37 = 24,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,669.74/89,522.37 = 24,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,669.74x = 89,522.37 × 24,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,669.74x = 2,203,279,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,279,809.26/59,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,924.58

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