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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,670.12, 89,515.59 and 24,130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,670.12, 89,515.59 and 24,130.02 is: 36,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,670.12 : 89,515.59 = 24,130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,670.12/89,515.59 = 24,130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,670.12x = 89,515.59 × 24,130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,670.12x = 2,160,012,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,012,977.01/59,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,199.24

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