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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,980.74, 89,985.69 and 24,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,980.74, 89,985.69 and 24,901.26 is: 37,357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,980.74 : 89,985.69 = 24,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,980.74/89,985.69 = 24,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,980.74x = 89,985.69 × 24,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,980.74x = 2,240,757,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,757,062.97/59,980.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,357.94

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