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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.28, 89,875.20 and 24,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.28, 89,875.20 and 24,832 is: 37,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.28 : 89,875.20 = 24,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.28/89,875.20 = 24,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.28x = 89,875.20 × 24,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.28x = 2,231,780,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,780,966.40/59,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,257.65

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