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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,785.47, 89,682.83 and 24,229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,785.47, 89,682.83 and 24,229.86 is: 36,346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,785.47 : 89,682.83 = 24,229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,785.47/89,682.83 = 24,229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,785.47x = 89,682.83 × 24,229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,785.47x = 2,173,002,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,002,403.16/59,785.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,346.67

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