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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,867.28, 89,751.96 and 24,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,867.28, 89,751.96 and 24,787.92 is: 37,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,867.28 : 89,751.96 = 24,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,867.28/89,751.96 = 24,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,867.28x = 89,751.96 × 24,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,867.28x = 2,224,764,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,764,404.32/59,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,161.61

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