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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,952.72, 89,969.16 and 24,892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,952.72, 89,969.16 and 24,892.32 is: 37,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,952.72 : 89,969.16 = 24,892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,952.72/89,969.16 = 24,892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,952.72x = 89,969.16 × 24,892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,952.72x = 2,239,541,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,541,120.85/59,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,355.12

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