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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,986.73, 89,902.03 and 24,406.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,986.73, 89,902.03 and 24,406.57 is: 36,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,986.73 : 89,902.03 = 24,406.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,986.73/89,902.03 = 24,406.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,986.73x = 89,902.03 × 24,406.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,986.73x = 2,194,200,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,200,188.34/59,986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,578.09

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