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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,702.40, 89,542.67 and 24,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,702.40, 89,542.67 and 24,161.83 is: 36,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,702.40 : 89,542.67 = 24,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,702.40/89,542.67 = 24,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,702.40x = 89,542.67 × 24,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,702.40x = 2,163,514,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,514,425.62/59,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.32

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