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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.35, 89,951.80 and 24,436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.35, 89,951.80 and 24,436.42 is: 36,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.35 : 89,951.80 = 24,436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.35/89,951.80 = 24,436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.35x = 89,951.80 × 24,436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.35x = 2,198,099,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,099,514.80/59,971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,652.49

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