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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,011, 89,955.06 and 24,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,011, 89,955.06 and 24,971 is: 37,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,011 : 89,955.06 = 24,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,011/89,955.06 = 24,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,011x = 89,955.06 × 24,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,011x = 2,246,267,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,267,803.26/60,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,430.93

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