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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,851.29, 89,742.92 and 24,771.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,851.29, 89,742.92 and 24,771.81 is: 37,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,851.29 : 89,742.92 = 24,771.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,851.29/89,742.92 = 24,771.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,851.29x = 89,742.92 × 24,771.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,851.29x = 2,223,094,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,094,439.23/59,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,143.63

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