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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,950.14, 89,936.15 and 24,892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,950.14, 89,936.15 and 24,892.53 is: 37,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,950.14 : 89,936.15 = 24,892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,950.14/89,936.15 = 24,892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,950.14x = 89,936.15 × 24,892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,950.14x = 2,238,738,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,738,187.50/59,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,343.34

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