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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.07, 89,949.45 and 24,905.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.07, 89,949.45 and 24,905.73 is: 37,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.07 : 89,949.45 = 24,905.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.07/89,949.45 = 24,905.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.07x = 89,949.45 × 24,905.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.07x = 2,240,256,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,256,315.77/59,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,358.73

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