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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,730.57, 89,542.40 and 24,647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,730.57, 89,542.40 and 24,647.85 is: 36,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,730.57 : 89,542.40 = 24,647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,730.57/89,542.40 = 24,647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,730.57x = 89,542.40 × 24,647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,730.57x = 2,207,027,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,027,520.60/59,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,949.71

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