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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.32, 89,618.40 and 24,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.32, 89,618.40 and 24,705 is: 37,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.32 : 89,618.40 = 24,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.32/89,618.40 = 24,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.32x = 89,618.40 × 24,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.32x = 2,214,022,572
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,022,572/59,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,051.47

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