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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,683.46, 89,517.89 and 24,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,683.46, 89,517.89 and 24,618.56 is: 36,924.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,683.46 : 89,517.89 = 24,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,683.46/89,517.89 = 24,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,683.46x = 89,517.89 × 24,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,683.46x = 2,203,801,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,801,160.00/59,683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,924.83

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