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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,947.15, 89,887.66 and 24,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,947.15, 89,887.66 and 24,399.34 is: 36,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,947.15 : 89,887.66 = 24,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,947.15/89,887.66 = 24,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,947.15x = 89,887.66 × 24,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,947.15x = 2,193,199,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,199,945.72/59,947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,585.56

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