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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,971.85, 89,952.55 and 24,436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,971.85, 89,952.55 and 24,436.91 is: 36,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,971.85 : 89,952.55 = 24,436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,971.85/89,952.55 = 24,436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,971.85x = 89,952.55 × 24,436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,971.85x = 2,198,162,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,162,368.62/59,971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,653.24

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