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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,904, 89,794.56 and 24,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,904, 89,794.56 and 24,864 is: 37,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,904 : 89,794.56 = 24,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,904/89,794.56 = 24,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,904x = 89,794.56 × 24,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,904x = 2,232,651,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,651,939.84/59,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,270.50

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