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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,679.60, 89,519.40 and 24,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,679.60, 89,519.40 and 24,644.40 is: 36,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,679.60 : 89,519.40 = 24,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,679.60/89,519.40 = 24,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,679.60x = 89,519.40 × 24,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,679.60x = 2,206,151,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,151,901.36/59,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,966.60

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