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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,871.62, 89,807.43 and 24,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,871.62, 89,807.43 and 24,352.26 is: 36,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,871.62 : 89,807.43 = 24,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,871.62/89,807.43 = 24,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,871.62x = 89,807.43 × 24,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,871.62x = 2,187,013,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,013,754.10/59,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,528.39

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