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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,691, 89,470.92 and 24,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,691, 89,470.92 and 24,611.52 is: 36,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,691 : 89,470.92 = 24,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,691/89,470.92 = 24,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,691x = 89,470.92 × 24,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,691x = 2,202,015,337.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,015,337.00/59,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,890.24

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