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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,679.31, 89,521.40 and 24,615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,679.31, 89,521.40 and 24,615.63 is: 36,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,679.31 : 89,521.40 = 24,615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,679.31/89,521.40 = 24,615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,679.31x = 89,521.40 × 24,615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,679.31x = 2,203,625,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,625,659.48/59,679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,924.45

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