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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,845.62, 89,772.11 and 24,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,845.62, 89,772.11 and 24,788.02 is: 37,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,845.62 : 89,772.11 = 24,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,845.62/89,772.11 = 24,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,845.62x = 89,772.11 × 24,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,845.62x = 2,225,272,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,272,858.12/59,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,183.55

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