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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,985.23, 89,899.79 and 24,405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,985.23, 89,899.79 and 24,405.07 is: 36,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,985.23 : 89,899.79 = 24,405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,985.23/89,899.79 = 24,405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,985.23x = 89,899.79 × 24,405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,985.23x = 2,194,010,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,010,667.94/59,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,575.85

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