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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,009.76, 88,551.54 and 23,949.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,009.76, 88,551.54 and 23,949.41 is: 35,939.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,009.76 : 88,551.54 = 23,949.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,009.76/88,551.54 = 23,949.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,009.76x = 88,551.54 × 23,949.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,009.76x = 2,120,757,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,757,358.97/59,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,939.09

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