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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.99, 89,990.62 and 24,460.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.99, 89,990.62 and 24,460.37 is: 36,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.99 : 89,990.62 = 24,460.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.99/89,990.62 = 24,460.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.99x = 89,990.62 × 24,460.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.99x = 2,201,203,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,203,350.63/59,972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,703.24

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