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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.20, 89,530.80 and 24,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.20, 89,530.80 and 24,608.80 is: 36,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.20 : 89,530.80 = 24,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.20/89,530.80 = 24,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.20x = 89,530.80 × 24,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.20x = 2,203,245,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,245,551.04/59,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,913.20

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