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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,042.55, 89,985.93 and 24,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,042.55, 89,985.93 and 24,462.49 is: 36,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,042.55 : 89,985.93 = 24,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,042.55/89,985.93 = 24,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,042.55x = 89,985.93 × 24,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,042.55x = 2,201,279,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,279,912.77/60,042.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,662.00

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