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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906.50, 89,798.31 and 24,866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906.50, 89,798.31 and 24,866.50 is: 37,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906.50 : 89,798.31 = 24,866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906.50/89,798.31 = 24,866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906.50x = 89,798.31 × 24,866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906.50x = 2,232,969,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,969,675.62/59,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,274.25

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