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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,041.55, 89,984.43 and 24,461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,041.55, 89,984.43 and 24,461.49 is: 36,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,041.55 : 89,984.43 = 24,461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,041.55/89,984.43 = 24,461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,041.55x = 89,984.43 × 24,461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,041.55x = 2,201,153,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,153,234.60/60,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,660.50

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