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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,741.78, 89,612.68 and 24,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,741.78, 89,612.68 and 24,682.35 is: 37,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,741.78 : 89,612.68 = 24,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,741.78/89,612.68 = 24,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,741.78x = 89,612.68 × 24,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,741.78x = 2,211,851,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,851,470.49/59,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,023.53

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