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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,934.84, 89,942.38 and 24,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,934.84, 89,942.38 and 24,874.52 is: 37,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,934.84 : 89,942.38 = 24,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,934.84/89,942.38 = 24,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,934.84x = 89,942.38 × 24,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,934.84x = 2,237,273,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,273,530.16/59,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,328.43

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