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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.60, 89,894.40 and 24,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.60, 89,894.40 and 24,899.20 is: 37,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.60 : 89,894.40 = 24,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.60/89,894.40 = 24,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.60x = 89,894.40 × 24,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.60x = 2,238,298,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,298,644.48/59,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,318.91

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