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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,771.20, 89,624.40 and 24,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,771.20, 89,624.40 and 24,671.20 is: 36,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,771.20 : 89,624.40 = 24,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,771.20/89,624.40 = 24,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,771.20x = 89,624.40 × 24,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,771.20x = 2,211,141,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,141,497.28/59,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,993.43

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