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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,021.29, 89,942.84 and 24,439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,021.29, 89,942.84 and 24,439.08 is: 36,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,021.29 : 89,942.84 = 24,439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,021.29/89,942.84 = 24,439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,021.29x = 89,942.84 × 24,439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,021.29x = 2,198,120,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,120,262.19/60,021.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,622.34

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