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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.38, 89,949.89 and 24,906.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.38, 89,949.89 and 24,906.03 is: 37,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.38 : 89,949.89 = 24,906.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.38/89,949.89 = 24,906.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.38x = 89,949.89 × 24,906.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.38x = 2,240,294,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,294,889.76/59,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,359.18

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