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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,949.64, 89,935.40 and 24,892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,949.64, 89,935.40 and 24,892.03 is: 37,342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,949.64 : 89,935.40 = 24,892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,949.64/89,935.40 = 24,892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,949.64x = 89,935.40 × 24,892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,949.64x = 2,238,674,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,674,674.86/59,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,342.59

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