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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,872.62, 89,808.93 and 24,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,872.62, 89,808.93 and 24,353.26 is: 36,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,872.62 : 89,808.93 = 24,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,872.62/89,808.93 = 24,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,872.62x = 89,808.93 × 24,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,872.62x = 2,187,140,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,140,222.61/59,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,529.89

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