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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,934.65, 89,942.09 and 24,874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,934.65, 89,942.09 and 24,874.29 is: 37,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,934.65 : 89,942.09 = 24,874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,934.65/89,942.09 = 24,874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,934.65x = 89,942.09 × 24,874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,934.65x = 2,237,245,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,245,505.49/59,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,328.08

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