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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,675.78, 89,553.92 and 24,614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,675.78, 89,553.92 and 24,614.66 is: 36,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,675.78 : 89,553.92 = 24,614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,675.78/89,553.92 = 24,614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,675.78x = 89,553.92 × 24,614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,675.78x = 2,204,338,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,338,721.62/59,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,938.59

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