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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.44, 89,945.28 and 24,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.44, 89,945.28 and 24,907.68 is: 37,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.44 : 89,945.28 = 24,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.44/89,945.28 = 24,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.44x = 89,945.28 × 24,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.44x = 2,240,328,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,328,251.75/59,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,352.85

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