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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.20, 89,619.90 and 24,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.20, 89,619.90 and 24,668.20 is: 36,988.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.20 : 89,619.90 = 24,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.20/89,619.90 = 24,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.20x = 89,619.90 × 24,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.20x = 2,210,761,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,761,617.18/59,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,988.93

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