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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.85, 89,954.05 and 24,437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.85, 89,954.05 and 24,437.91 is: 36,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.85 : 89,954.05 = 24,437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.85/89,954.05 = 24,437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.85x = 89,954.05 × 24,437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.85x = 2,198,288,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,288,978.04/59,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,654.74

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