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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,686.80, 89,573.40 and 24,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,686.80, 89,573.40 and 24,651.60 is: 36,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,686.80 : 89,573.40 = 24,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,686.80/89,573.40 = 24,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,686.80x = 89,573.40 × 24,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,686.80x = 2,208,127,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,127,627.44/59,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,995.24

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