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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.49, 89,886.57 and 24,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.49, 89,886.57 and 24,356.25 is: 36,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.49 : 89,886.57 = 24,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.49/89,886.57 = 24,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.49x = 89,886.57 × 24,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.49x = 2,189,299,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,299,770.56/59,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,548.34

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